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Fabric Descriptions



Pavillion
Our fabric of choice for pulpit stoles, paraments, and vestments. Pavillion is a durable, wrinkle resistant color-fast polyester faille which will provide years of use. Dry cleaning is required when combined with fringes and embroidery.


Viva
Viva means long life for your new choir, pulpit, academic or judicial robe. The distinctively durable Viva is woven of 100% polyester for easy care, and is treated to release stains and soil. This soil release quality means that whites stay whiter and colors stay brighter for years to come. Offering great value, Viva is our selection for many of our Qwick-Ship choir robes. Machine washable or dry cleanable depending on color and trim combinations, and currently available in 23 colors.


Damascene®
Richly woven with an array of beloved Christian symbols, Damascene is an eloquent expression of faith. The first contemporary brocade fabric created for clergy wear, Damascene was designed to reflect the belief of the wearer in a meaningful way. This beautiful 100% polyester brocade damask is available exclusively from Murphy, and is featured in both our Qwick-Ship and custom tailored pulpit attire collections. Available in 5 different color ways, dry cleaning is recommended due to trims.


Woven Kente
Woven Kente is distinguished by the use of strong patterns woven in traditional African colors. A unique fabric for choral accessories and trims, as well as entire robes, Woven Kente is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain due to the unstable political conditions in western Africa. Check with your Murphy dealer for current color and pattern availability.


Wonder Crepe
Our most popular fabric, Wonder Crepe is an ideal selection for choral, pulpit, academic, and judicial attire. Woven of 100% texturized polyester, Wonder Crepe features a soil release finish to help keep whites whiter and colors brighter for years to come. This superb fabric combines the finest draping and wearing qualities with easy care and maximum wrinkle resistance. Available in a stunning array of more than 30 colors, Wonder Crepe is the mainstay of our Qwick-Ship pulpit attire program, and is also available in any custom tailored choir or pulpit robe. Machine washable or dry cleanable, depending on color and trim combinations.


Peachskin
Soft and supple, Peachskin flows with your movements and drapes beautifully. The rich, jewel tones of Peachskin display surface shadings similar to sandwashed silk, adding subtle visual texture and depth. Available in 16 elegant colors, this finely woven 100% polyester microfiber faille has a softly brushed appearance, and is moderately wrinkle resistant. Try on a robe tailored in Peachskin, and you might never want to take it off!


Linette

Linette offers a linen look without the work. Its excellent draping qualities and superior body make this 100% polyester fabric suitable for vestments, cassocks and choir robes. Plain garments or other items tailored in Linette are machine washable. Items featuring trims or embroidery must be dry cleaned.