Textiles Terminology

noun a material made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers together

adjective related to or characteristic of fabric

• The fabric used in this dress is of high quality silk.
• I love the soft fabric of this sweater.
• That fabric is lit, where did you get it?
• The fabric of society is woven together by the threads of culture and tradition.

noun a material that covers the inner surface of something, such as clothing or a container, providing protection, insulation, or decoration

• The tailor carefully sewed the lining into the jacket to ensure a perfect fit.
• I love the soft lining in this winter coat, it keeps me so warm.
• The lining in these sneakers is so cushy, they're like walking on clouds.
• Despite the challenges, there was a silver lining to the situation that gave us hope.

noun a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric used as bedding or a covering for a bed

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• Please make sure to fill out the cover sheet before submitting your report.
• Can you pass me that sheet of paper over there?
• I need to cheat sheet for this test tomorrow.
• He was sweating so much, he looked like a wet sheet hanging on a clothesline.