What are different types of fabrics and their use?

Acetate:

This type of fabric is used as clothing, uniforms and lingerie. It has a crisp feel with shiny appearance of silk and excellent drapeability.

Acrylic:

Acrylic is used as an alternate for wool. It is reliable, durable and a soft feel. It is resistant to chemicals.

Broadcloth:

Broadcloth is almost woven and wears very well, but one thing you would not like is, it wrinkles very badly. It is used as shirts, dresses, blouses and summer wear.

Brocade:

It is usually made for eveningwear, church vestments, interior furnishings, and robes. It has a very heavy, rich and elaborate design effect.

Challis: 

They are very soft, lightweight and most importantly, washable. It is used as women's clothing, children's clothing, kimonos, neckties and sportswear.

Chambray:

 This type is astonishingly smooth, strong, almost woven and soft to touch. Can be used as kids clothing, dresses, shirts, blouses, aprons and sportswear.

Chiffon:

 This fabric may be used as eveningwear, blouses and scarves. It is lightweight, transparent and very fine.

Cotton:

Cotton is the most desirable and luxury fabric in most parts of the world. It is very elastic and withstand high temperatures. It has high washability feature and is comfortable in all weather. It can be used as any type of clothing.

Crepe:

Crepe can be used as suits and coats. It has a wrinkled surface with a soft finish. It has rough feel and appearance.

Damask:

Damask is durable and actually made from silk. It is expensive, sheds dirt, launders well and holds high luster, especially in linen.

Denim:

Denim is used as pants, caps, uniforms, bedspreads, slipcovers, sportswear etc. It comes in heavy as well as lighter weights.

Drill:

Drill is a type of cotton fabric, which is used for uniforms, work cloths, and sportswear.

Faille:

Faille has a lustrous finish and is used as dresses, blouses, and some dressy coats.

Flannel:

Flannel is mostly used as blazers, skirts, suits and coats. It has soft to touch, with a napped surface. It has a capability to shrink.

Flax: 

Flax is made of linen with a high absorbent quality and allowing moisture to evaporate quickly. It is washable, but has a poor elasticity.

Gabardine:

Gabardine can be used as both men's and women's tailored suits, coats, raincoats, uniforms etc. It wears extremely well and has a clear finish with durability.

Georgette: 

Georgette is crisp with an outstanding durability. It is sheer and has a dull face.

Houndstooth:

Houndstooth can be used as sports coats and suits. It is usually made of wool.

Moire:

Moire is made of silk, rayon or cotton. It has a watermarked finish. It is mostly used as evening wear, formal dresses and coats.

Nylon:

Nylon is popularly used as women's hosiery, knitted or woven lingerie, socks and sweaters. It is elastic, lustrous and easily washable.

Organdy: 

Organdy is used as summer formals, blouses and aprons.

Organza:

Organza is used as evening dresses. It has a fine look. It is lightweight and crisp.

Oxford:

Oxford is mostly used for men's shirts. It is made of cotton and sometimes even of rayon.

Polyester:

Polyester is smooth, crisp and springy. It is readily washable and is not damaged by sunlight. It is a man-made fabric.

Pongee:

Pongee is made of silk, cotton, or rayon and is mostly used for dresses, blouses and summer suits.

Rayon:

Rayon is a cellulose fiber based fabric and is highly absorbent. It drapes well and is very much resistant to bleaches, moths and chemicals.

Silk:

Silk is a well known and expensive fabric. It is very strong and absorbant. It has a brillient sheen and unique softness.