COTTON: - A soft, natural, vegetable fibre obtained from the seed-pod of the cotton plant. Cotton is the most widely used fibre in the world because of its versatility and ability to provide good comfort, particularly in apparel items. The chemical composition of cotton is almost pure cellulose. The fibre is most often spun into thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile.

SILK: - The only natural fibre that comes in a filament form and obtained from the silkworm's cocoon. Silk is expensive and probably the softest material you can put on your body. In spite of its luxurious and delicate appearance, silk is strong! Take care though, silk stains easily. Its soft and absorbent qualities make it an ideal fabric for use in lingerie and nightwear.

VISCOSE: - A manufactured fibre made of regenerated cellulose. It is soft, absorbent and drapes well. Viscose is a refined type of rayon and is often used in linings on high quality garments. Use of viscose is more common when combined with elastane demonstrating its draping property and softness.

POLYAMIDE: - A manufactured fibre of synthetic polymers made from petroleum and natural gas. Also known as nylon, polyamide is very strong, abrasive resistant, lustrous and easy to clean. A resilient fibre that is low in moisture absorbency. It can be transformed into many different underwear fabrics and colours. It is also more user-friendly by being easily washed and wrinkle resistant.

POLYESTER: - A synthetic fibre used for its strength and resistance to ultraviolet deterioration. Polyester is often found blended with cotton to help produce marl colour effects. The blended product is often soft as cotton and crease resistant as polyester. It does not have the stretch and elasticity of polyamide and so tends to last longer.

ELASTANE: - Elastane is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major plant competitor. This fibre is only needed in small quantities when blended with other yarns to produce a softer and stretchable fabric. It is used commonly for this purpose as it has over 500 percent stretch and recovery. The garments retain their shape after washing and wearing. Formerly known as Spandex, elastane trademark name is Lycra.

LACE: - A lace fabric is lightweight openwork fabric, patterned, either by machine or by hand, with open holes in the work. There are many different styles of lace - Alencon , Chantilly , Spanish and Venise are just a few of the many lacework types available. Lace is very popular in lingerie products as it adds an air of romance.