fabric swatch

Small cloth piece

A fabric swatch is a small sample piece of cloth, typically used to evaluate color, texture, pattern, or quality before purchasing larger amounts.

Interior designers and tailors collect swatches to show clients options: She brought home swatches from the upholstery shop.

Swatch books compile many samples for comparison.

Related

color palette · mood board · weave · thread · cloth · cotton · silk · velvet · linen · texture · snippet · cut out · drape · interior design · throw pillow · palette · upholstery · cutting

Categories
Opposites
size/quantity

fabric swatchbolt of fabric

whole cloth · yardage · full length

purpose/function

fabric swatchfinal product

Completed output ready for use

end product · tailored suit

Family

fabric, swatch, fabrics, fabricate, fabricated, fabrication, fabricator, swatches, prefabricate

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G