Fibre: Cotton, silk, wool, rayon, synthetics, and blends Weave: Plain, twill, or rib, background often has a small design either acquard or dobby made with warp floats on surface giving a raised effect Characteristics: Design is often in two colours and raised The name was derived from original fabric, which was woven with a small interlaced design of chain armor and used for military equipment during the Crusades Uses: a rich looking dress fabric, draperies, or upholstery
protected by armor (used of persons or things military) used of animals; provided with protective covering equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior