selvage
noun
the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric.
selvedge
-
a variation of
selvage.
Example Sentences
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The textiles are the finest of this period found in Europe, with details such as "pile tufts" that would have given garments a soft, almost velvety feel, and "tubular selvedge" for neat seams and hems.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024
Choose a dark wash, on a selvedge denim.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2017
Smaller labels such as RRL, named for the Colorado ranch that Mr. Lauren owns with his wife, which sells selvedge denim, vintage apparel and other gear, will have to prove they are viable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2016
Fraser produces much of his Anarke brand custom and bespoke jeans from selvedge denim made by Cone Mills in Greensboro.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2015
As she pulled the selvedge string, she must have given it an unusual tug for it broke and the tightly-rolled bandages flew hither and yon over the floor.
From Molly Brown's College Friends by Nell Speed
