Noun

fabric (countable and uncountable; plural fabrics)

  1. (originally) (construction) structure, building
  2. The framework underlying a structure
    The fabric of our lives
  3. An act of construction, especially the erection of a church
  4. A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.
    cotton fabric
  5. The texture of a cloth.
    the smooth fabric of an oriental silk cloth
  6. (Petrology) The appearance of crystalline grains in a rock
  7. (computing) Interconnected nodes that look like a textile 'fabric' when viewed collectively from a distance
    The internet is a fabric of computers connected by routers

Synonyms

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Thu Sep 2 21:33:58 2010

A textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw wool fibres, linen, cotton, or other material on a spinning wheel to produce long strands. Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibres together (felt).

The words fabric and cloth are used in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as synonyms for textile. However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialized usage. Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibres. Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting, or bonding. Cloth refers to a finished piece of fabric that can be used for a purpose such as covering a bed.

Sunday textile market on the sidewalks of Karachi, Pakistan

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Thu Sep 2 21:14:12 2010

Polypropylene fabric melts under a hot iron. What's it called when wet cloth is put over fabric so iron works?
Q. A Hot Iron will melt a polypropylene fabric . If a wet cloth is placed over the fabric and then ironed, what is the cloth called?
Asked by Edward N - Sun May 11 15:38:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I use a portion of a clean cotton sheet and I refer to it as a pressing cloth. Here is a good link.
Answered by dr - Sun May 11 15:53:37 2008

What is the best fabric to use for a semi formal dress?
Q. I'm making a dress for a semi formal event, and I'm not sure what fabric would be best. It would have to be something not too light or too fancy, and it can't deteriorate in the wash. It has to look nice with a sheer fabric as well.
Asked by <> - Fri Jan 23 22:39:29 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. satin silk chiffon tulle jacquard - its absolutely gorgeous.<3
Answered by NeverShoutMichele! - Fri Jan 23 22:58:55 2009

What fabric is a good combination for taffeta fabric for making window panels ??
Q. I have a fabric green taffeta which i want to make as a window curtains, but i want to add some combination to it that will makke the curtains more appealing, so what kind of fabric is a good combination for taffeta and what color?? or should i use the same as green??
Asked by sanshaynco - Wed Feb 6 23:28:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I always think of velvet with taffeta but that would make for some heavy drapes. Maybe just add a lacey window scarf on the curtain rod once the drapes are hung. You know, swag it across.
Answered by Sword Lily - Wed Feb 6 23:57:02 2008

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