Gabardine.: a tightly woven durable twill, usually 2x2 right handed, with a distinct twill line. Common used in men's and women's trousers, rainwear and a variety of other uses.

Galatea: a durable, warp faced, left handed twill fabric often found in white and stripes . Used in children's wear, uniforms.

Galloon lace.

Gauze/Cheesecloth: A loosely woven, thin, sheer, plain weave fabric usually cotton.

Geometric: refers to designs dominated by relatively simple, clearly defined geometric shapes.

Georgette: a lightweight, plain weave, crepe fabric with a pebbly texture and slightly raspy hand. Uses high twist yarns which alternate between S and Z twist every thread or 2 in both warp and weft . Used for blouses, dresses.

Gingham: light to medium weight, plain weave fabric. It is usually a cotton or cotton blend yarn dye in a color and white or 2 color check design.

Glazed: a finish resulting in a smooth, glossy surface on the fabric. Usually the fabric is first treated with resin, wax, starch or other substances then calendered.

Glen Plaid ( also called glen urquhart) a popular Scottish district check made of elements of houndstooth and guard's check often with a fine line overplaid in a contrasting color.

Greige: fabric that has not been bleached, dyed or finished after production. If woven sometimes called loomstate.

Grenadine: a leno weave fabric with high twist yarns often with woven in stripes, checks or other patterns . Used for dresses, blouses curtains.

Grosgrain: a firm, tightly woven fabric with a heavy, pronounced, crosswise rib. Used for neckties, millinery, trim . The term often describes ribbon but may be a full width fabric as well.

Grospoint: A durable, uncut loop pile fabric used mainly for upholstery.

Guipure lace: a needlepoint lace made with a heavy buttonhole stitch and with the pattern on a coarse mesh or held together with connecting threads.

Gunny; A strong, coarse, plain weave fabric usually of jute . Similar to burlap but heavier and coarser. Used for baling and sacks.