Textile Glossary

noun items worn to cover the body

verb N/A

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article N/A

• She carefully selected her clothes for the important business meeting.
• I need to go shopping for some new clothes for the party this weekend.
• I love your new threads, where did you get those clothes?
• His words were like a cloak of lies, hiding the truth beneath the fabric of his clothes.

noun a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern

verb to fasten or tighten with a lace

• The delicate lace on her wedding dress was handcrafted by skilled artisans.
• She bought a cute lace top for the party tonight.
• I'm loving the lace details on those sneakers.
• His words were laced with sarcasm, making it clear he was not happy.

noun the materials used to cover and pad furniture, such as fabric, padding, springs, and webbing

• The upholstery on the antique chair was beautifully preserved.
• I spilled coffee on the upholstery of the couch, oops!
• That car has some sick upholstery, man.
• She felt like she was unraveling, like worn upholstery coming apart at the seams.