Fabrics: meaning, definitions and examples

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fabrics

[ ˈfabrɪks ]

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types of materials

Cloth typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers. Fabrics are used for making clothing, upholstery, curtains, and many other items.

Synonyms

cloth, materials, textiles

Examples of usage

The store sells a variety of fabrics for sewing projects.
She chose a soft fabric for the new sofa upholstery.

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types of materials

Any material made of fibers, yarns, or threads.

Synonyms

cloth, materials, textiles

Examples of usage

The museum displays fabrics from different cultures around the world.
Silk and cotton are popular fabrics for clothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "fabrics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tecidos

🇮🇳 कपड़े

🇩🇪 Stoffe

🇮🇩 kain

🇺🇦 тканини

🇵🇱 tkaniny

🇯🇵 布

🇫🇷 tissus

🇪🇸 telas

🇹🇷 kumaşlar

🇰🇷 직물

🇸🇦 أقمشة

🇨🇿 látky

🇸🇰 tkaniny

🇨🇳 织物

🇸🇮 tkanine

🇮🇸 efni

🇰🇿 маталар

🇬🇪 ქსოვილები

🇦🇿 parçalar

🇲🇽 telas

Word origin

The word 'fabrics' originated from the Latin word 'fabrica', meaning 'a workshop' or 'a trade'. Over time, it evolved to refer to materials produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers. Fabrics have been essential to human civilization for thousands of years, playing a crucial role in clothing, shelter, and cultural expression.