fabric quality

Cloth's material standard

Fabric quality refers to the characteristics that determine how well a textile performs and feels—thread count, weave density, fiber content, and durability.

In clothing and home goods, higher quality typically means softer hand, better drape, and longer wear: The fabric quality of this shirt is excellent—it's held up through dozens of washes.

The term appears frequently in product descriptions and garment reviews.

Related

dye lot · tensile strength · wrinkle resistance · sheen · breathability · warp · texture · softness · loose weave · opacity · elasticity · weft · moisture-wicking · twill · satin weave · cotton · thermal insulation · jacquard

Categories
Opposites
grade/excellence

fabric qualitypoor quality

Below acceptable standards

shoddiness

texture/feel

fabric qualityroughness

Uneven surface quality

coarseness · scratchiness · harshness · stiffness

durability/longevity

fabric qualityfragility

Ease of breaking

flimsiness · disposability · thinness · transparency · pilling

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G