10 Fictitious fabrics and furs + how to create your own

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Written by Andruid

4 min read

Published Jun 15, 2023

Updated Jan 9, 2026

Ideas & Lists, Storytelling, World-building

Learn 10 fictitious fabrics and furs from famous settings, plus how to come up with your own unique materials.

Looking to add a touch of elegance or magic to your fantasy world?

This post explores 10 luxurious, fictional fabrics and furs worn by royalty and the elite in popular fantasy books and games. Use them for inspiration – or borrow the naming tricks behind them to craft your own.

Inside, you’ll find:

A curated list of high-fantasy materials like Dragonweave and Starlight Lace
Tips for inventing original fabrics and furs unique to your setting
Ideas drawn from nature, folklore, and world-building logic

Perfect for roleplayers, writers, and world-builders aiming to add extra texture to their stories.

Want to add some flair to your world-building?

As a thank you to my supporters, I put together this list of 10 fictitious fabrics and furs used by royalty and wealthy characters in popular fantasy books and games.

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