1. Derived from the French word for "velvet," velour is used to make stage curtains, car seat covers, and track suits.
And mobsters.
2. While once mostly used to make shirts and pajamas, fleece became a fashion statement with the rise of 90's grunge musicians.
Fleece is pretty badass.
3. Calico is a cotton fabric named for Calicut, a seaport on India's coast.
However this cat, being a cat,
would have you think it's named after her.
4. Lycra is based on the word "expand" because of its ability to stretch 600 percent.
And its ability to become
the best thing ever.
5. Nylon was first used to make toothbrush bristles.
Unfortunately, it would then go on to
make clothes for the worst kind of people.
Answers:
1. True
2. False -- flannel
3. True
4. False -- Spandex
5. True
Source: Uncle John's Trivia
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