French terry, also known as summer sweat, is a stretchy fabric. Unlike other fabrics, it is not knitted or woven, but rather warp-knitted. This creates the typical looped texture on the inside. The fabric drapes softly and is very comfortable to wear; it is slightly firmer and has a better grip than jersey. French terry is perfect for sweatpants or hoodies.

Laminated or coated fabrics are printed cotton fabrics whose printed side is subsequently made water-repellent with a thin acrylic or PVC coating. PVC-coated fabrics usually have a smooth surface and are stronger and thicker than acrylic-coated oilcloths. The advantages of both fabrics are that they are water-repellent and durable. The fabric edges don't fray and therefore don't need...