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The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
As is apparent from its name, sailcloth was originally designed for use as sails, and as such is practical and sturdy. The traditional cotton sailcloth used for clothing is usually in a 2/1 basket weave. The name is often interchanged with canvas and duck.
Sailcloth is also the name given more generally to any fabric used for sails, which is now often a manufactured fiber with special qualities or treatments for UV-, moisture- and salt-resistance.
Uses: Sails; upholstery; sportswear and workwear
See also:
Canvas Duck
Sailcloth