Definitions for fabrics
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1. fabricsnoun

   Plural form of fabric.

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1. fabrics

   Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fiber-based materials, including fibers, yarns, filaments, threads, different fabric types, etc. At first, the word "textiles" only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the only manufacturing method, and many other methods were later developed to form textile structures based on their intended use. Knitting and non-woven are other popular types of fabric manufacturing. In the contemporary world, textiles satisfy the material needs for versatile applications, from simple daily clothing to bulletproof jackets, spacesuits, and doctor's gowns.Textiles are divided into two groups: Domestic purposes [consumer textiles] and technical textiles. In consumer textiles, aesthetics and comfort are the most important factors, but in technical textiles, functional properties are the priority.Geotextiles, industrial textiles, medical textiles, and many other areas are examples of technical textiles, whereas clothing and furnishings are examples of consumer textiles. Each component of a textile product, including fiber, yarn, fabric, processing, and finishing, affects the final product. Components may vary among various textile products as they are selected based on their fitness for purpose.Fiber is the smallest component of a fabric; fibers are typically spun into yarn, and yarns are used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber has a hair-like appearance and a higher length-to-width ratio. The sources of fibers may be natural, synthetic, or both. The techniques of felting and bonding directly transform fibers into fabric. In other cases, yarns are manipulated with different fabric manufacturing systems to produce various fabric constructions. The fibers are twisted or laid out to make a long, continuous strand of yarn. Yarns are then used to make different kinds of fabric by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, tatting, or braiding. After manufacturing, textile materials are processed and finished to add value, such as aesthetics, physical characteristics, and increased usefulness. The manufacturing of textiles is the oldest industrial art. Dyeing, printing, and embroidery are all different decorative arts applied to textile materials.

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1. fabricsnoun

   Plural noun of the word fabric.

   The shop sold a variety of colors and patterns of many different fabrics so we loved to visit it when we needed to create something with fabric.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2016  

How to pronounce fabrics?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say fabrics in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fabrics in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fabrics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of fabrics in a Sentence

1. H. P. Lovecraft:

   Creative minds are uneven, and the best of fabrics have their dull spots.

2. Joana Fung:

   The beauty of a cheongsam is not in the fabric -- fabrics can be purchased, but not the skills.

3. Faraz Zaidi:

   From there we’re able to design future products around selling patterns. Patterns could be anything from specific colors or uniquely shaped silhouettes to styles or fabrics.

4. Francesca Rosella:

   Inside the shirt - that by the way is completely textiles, there are no wires inside, so we're only using smart fabrics - we have a combination of microelectronics ... very thin and flexible, and conductive fabrics, all these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable.

5. Karin Veit:

   There are many beautiful, fluffy fabrics like velvet cord ... And then we have mixed patterns, many prints which we're mixing, it should be unexpected, it should be fun.

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