Dictionary

Macò

A type of precious Egyptian cotton. 

Macramè lace

An heavy lace of Moorish origin, the working is based on the weaving and knotting of threads to create fringes or trimmings.

Madapolam

A thin fine cloth of cotton, used to manufacture linen (the term comes from the Indian city of Narasapur near Madras)

Madras

A thin squared cotton fabric, used for shirts and curtains (the term comes from the homonymous Indian city) 

Mercerised

A bright and strong cotton thanks to a special treatment with caustic soda

Micron

One million of a metre used to measure the width of fibres 

Mohair

A soft fabric,  obtained from the homonymous goat of Angora.

Muslin

A thin fine transparent cloth of silk, cotton or wool. The term comes from the Asiatic city of Mussul where it was created.