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Lining

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/nounCore term

In fashion & textiles, lining means: A layer of thin fabric sewn inside a garment to hide the seams, help it slide on easily, add warmth or give it a cleaner shape.

In Turkish: astar

How it is used

Jackets, coats, skirts and tailored trousers are often lined. A garment can be fully lined, half lined or unlined. Linings are usually polyester, viscose, acetate or cupro, and the lining is a separate line in the bill of materials.

Example sentences

  1. The blazer is fully lined in a breathable viscose lining.

  2. The lining is too short and pulls at the hem; please add 1 cm of ease.

Common collocations

  • fully lined
  • half lined
  • lining fabric
  • viscose lining
  • unlined
  • interfacingA layer of material placed between the outer fabric and the facing, often ironed on, to make parts like collars, cuffs and plackets firmer.
  • polyesterA strong synthetic fibre made from oil-based chemicals; it dries quickly, resists creasing and is the most produced textile fibre in the world.
  • viscoseA soft, smooth fibre made from wood pulp that is chemically dissolved and regenerated, known for its fluid drape and silky feel.
  • trimsAll the materials used on a garment apart from the main fabric, such as buttons, zips, labels, thread, elastic, tape and hangtags.

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