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Stripes
Long, straight regions of color, running in parallel. Stripes can be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal and are commonly found on shirts, dresses, and pants.
Animal Print
Patterns that mimic the skin or fur patterns of animals like leopards, zebras, and snakes. Popular in shoes, jackets, and accessories.
Herringbone
A V-shaped weaving pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring fish. This twill pattern is used in suits, outerwear, and upholstery.
Floral
A pattern comprising stylized or realistic flowers. Extensively used in women's clothing, curtains, and upholstery.
Abstract
Non-literal designs without a specific focus, often with bold shapes and vibrant colors. Utilized in statement pieces and contemporary fashion.
Pinstripe
Thin vertical stripes that run in parallel over a plain background, often used in dress shirts and business suits for a classic, professional look.
Fishnet
Knitted or woven with a very wide open mesh, like that used in fishnets. Popular in hosiery and as a material for constructing alternative fashion garments.
Gingham
A medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric with striped squares usually in white and a bold color. Common for summer dresses, shirts, and picnic blankets.
Windowpane
Consists of a grid or checkerboard pattern with wider, bold lines. Used primarily in menswear suiting and casual shirting.
Polka Dot
Evenly spaced, round dots repeated over a solid background. Commonly used in children's clothing, women's dresses, and swimwear.
Ikat
A dyeing technique that creates a distinct pattern by resist dyeing the yarns before weaving the fabric. Utilized in bohemian style garments and home decor.
Paisley
A teardrop-shaped motif with a curved upper end, often with a detailed, intricate pattern within. Typical use includes dresses, scarves, and linings.
Argyle
A design of diamond shapes overlapping with varying colors, often with a background of solid lines. Commonly seen on sweaters, socks, and golf attire.
Seersucker
A lightweight puckered fabric, commonly striped or checkered, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear. Ideal for suits, shorts, and dresses.
Batik
A method of producing colored designs on textiles by applying wax, then dyeing them, with the waxed areas resisting the dye. Traditionally seen in Southeast Asian clothing.
Chevron
A pattern with inverted ‘V’ shapes in a sequence, creating a zig-zag effect. Used in sweaters, dresses, and home decor.
Toile
A type of decorating pattern consisting of a usually white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as a couple picnicking by a lake. Found in wallpaper and upholstery.
Plaid
A pattern of criss-crossing horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Typical use includes shirts, skirts, and traditional Scottish kilts.
Houndstooth
A duotone pattern characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes. Often used in outerwear, suiting, and accessories.
Camouflage
A design intended to conceal by resembling the environment. Originally used in military attire, now popular in street fashion and accessories.
Ombre
Shading from dark to light in a monochromatic color scheme. Seen in various applications, from evening gowns to textiles for interiors.
Jacquard
An intricate pattern woven into a fabric, not printed on it, using a special loom. Common in brocades, damasks, and dressy garments.
Damask
A reversible, woven pattern often of a single color, with a combination of satin and sateen weaves. Found in formal attire, table linens, and wallpapers.
Tie-dye
A technique of dying fabric by tying sections of it to create bright, irregular patterns. Often associated with t-shirts and casual wear.
Brocade
A class of richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads. Typically used in evening wear and upholstery.
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