A type of fabric with a velvety or suede-like surface, sometimes referring to certain luxury textiles.
From Alcántara, a Spanish town famous for silk and textile production, whose name likely derives from Arabic al-qanṭara meaning 'the bridge' or 'the arch'.
Alcantara fabric is a technological marvel that mimics suede and leather, and it's named after a medieval Spanish town that was itself a bridge between Islamic and Christian worlds.
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