Easy Care: refers to fabrics which are restored to their original appearance after laundering with little or no ironing. Generally such fabrics can be machine washed and tumble dried.

Egyptian cotton: Cotton from Egypt characterized by its strong, fine, long and lustrous fibers.

Elysian: a thick, heavy, usually woolen fabric with a deep nap that forms a diagonal or ripple pattern on the surface. Used for coatings.

Embossed: fabric with a raised design that has been engraved on a metal cylinder then impressed on the fabric with heat and pressure.

Embroidered: a fabric decorated with needlework stitching of yarn or thread. May be done by hand or machine.

Embroidery linen: see Art/Embroidery Linen.

End & end: A plain weave fabric with a warp yarn of one color alternating with a warp yarn of white or a second color. Often the weft yarns alternate with the same 2 colors forming a mini check design. Used most commonly in shirtings.

Enzyme washed : refers to the process of washing with a cellulase enzyme -one which attacks the cellulose in the fabric- giving it a used, worn appearance and a desirable soft hand . The effect is similar to stone washing but is less damaging to the fabric. It is sometimes called bio-washing. Done commonly with denim or other cottons and fabrics of lyocell.

Ethnic: refers to designs with elements suggesting the culture or traditional designs of a particular group of people.

Eyelash: a fabric with clipped yarn on the surface suggesting eyelashes.

Eyelet: a fabric decorated with cut out areas surrounded by stitching. Used for dresses, blouses, children's apparel, curtains.