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Knitted fabrics like a scarf or socks are highly elastic, capable of stretching as much as twice their length, but individual strands of yarn hardly stretch at all. It’s the way those strands form an ...

Avoid these 6 fabrics for upholstery—designers warn they won’t hold up well in everyday use and will cost you more in ...