Serge (fabric) Serge (fabric) Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides, made with a two-up, two-down weave. The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, great coats and trench coats. Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. French serge is a softer, finer variety. The word is also used for a high quality woolen woven fabric. The name is derived from Old French , itself from Latin , from Greek ("serikos"), meaning "silken". The early association of silk serge, Greece, and France is shown by the discovery in Charlemagne's tomb
Lenticular fabric Lenticular fabric A lenticular fabric is a lattice-like arrangement of lens-shaped materials formed into a thin layer. When the surface of the fabric is smooth, it often has a reflective and light-distorting appearance. Lenticular fabrics are found in nature. Geological forces can produce lenticular fabrics consisting of quartz "microlenses" in clay deposits. Lenticular fabrics can be created through biological processes. For example, termites create these fabrics by combining sand with fibrous faeces to create plastic-like translucent barriers. Manufactured lenticular fabric is used to make movie projection screens, so that the image will appear sharper and brighter. Lenticular fabric often used