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   Martha_M. | Jan 03, 1999 06:54am | #1

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   Sounds like peachskin or one of the polyester microfibers. If you mail order, get samples first so you can make sure it's similiar to what you saw at the store.

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   judi | Jan 03, 1999 11:10pm | #2

   *one more question: what is tencel?

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   Sue_Wilson | Jan 07, 1999 08:52am | #3

   *I just sewed a jacket using this type of fabric that I got at Fabricland (in the Toronto Area). It is a faux suede that is actually a knit. It's available in plain and stamped pattern. While it is a knit, it really has no stretch, so I'd use it on a pattern that asks for a woven. It sewed up really easily. Tencel is a fabric made from wood fibre. It's like cotton, but with a nicer hand and drape (a little like rayon). I have not yet seen it sold by the yard in the Toronto area.

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   Angela_Battiste | Jul 29, 1999 05:21am | #4

   *What can be used to spot clean a greasy mark on ultra suede?

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   Jeffery_Diduch | Aug 11, 1999 03:06am | #5

   *Most ultrasuede IS polyester, which is why it is washable. It now comes in many weights, but is generally veery expensive. Prices have come down a lot lately, but the last time I bought some, it was $100 canadian a meter (very high quality, though).About Tencel, it is a cousin of rayon, only leagues better. It has better wicking tendencies (for moisture and perspiration) and is much more comfortable to wear. It's still fairly new so it's a little pricy but I'm sure it will be everywhere soon.Spot cleaners that are safe for synthetic fabrics will work well on ultrasuede. If it's not that serious, do what I do with ultrasuede; chuck it in the laundry!