Bathrobe cloth

Thick, warm, doublefaced, cotton blanketing woven with tightly twisted warp and two sets of soft filling, which produce a good nap. Inflammable. Nap packs down after washing. Two or more colors in design. Sold by the yard or in pattern blankets. Uses: bathrobes, crib blankets, couch covers. Weave—Jacquard. Width, 27" or 54".

Banyan

An undress robe worn by men. The banyan was cut in two basic variations: an unfitted version somewhat like a kimono or modern bathrobe, and a fitted version which somewhat resembled a man's coat only with full length, loose skirts. The banyan was typically worn by gentlemen relaxing at home and was worn over shirt, waistcoat, and breeches, usually with a cap to cover the head in lieu of a wig.(18th century)

Balloon cloth

Closely woven, fine, light weight silk or cotton. Rubberized or given other reatment to make impervious. Uses: balloon covers, tents.    Weave—plain.

Balzarine

A light material of mixed cotton and wool manufactured for women's dresses, commonly used for summer gowns before the introduction of barege.

Balasor

Indian muslin used for handkerchiefs imported from Balasore ( or Baleswar) in Eastern India.

Baize

Heavy woolen cloth usually raised or napped on both sides. Is often used for covering billard tables.

Baftas

(bafta or bafetta) From the Perisan bafta meaning woven. Calico imported from Western India for printing in the 18th c. As they were used for printing Baftas sent to Europe were usually white or ecru. But for others markets they were dyed red, blue or black.