Definitions for fabrics
fab·rics

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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. Giorgio Armani:

   The R-EA capsule collection has been made with recycled fabrics and materials, as it has already been done for Emporio men's line.

2. Joana Fung:

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

3. Matty Bovan:

   We have so many traditional fabrics, so many traditional English suppliers, it's really turned into my love affair with all those textiles and histories.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   “The United Nations and the Organization of American States have named 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. This is an opportunity for all of us around the globe to celebrate the diversity of our societies and to honor the contributions that our fellow citizens of African descent make every day to the economic, social and political fabrics of our communities.”

5. John Strotbeck:

   Synthetic fabrics were invented in the late '30s and ’40s, which along with fashion influences, allowed athletes to wear competition gear that was more form-fitting, though still baggy, more of the athletes' body was exposed to the public.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fabrics
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrics