fabric swatches

Cloth color squares

Fabric swatches are small sample pieces of cloth, typically used to evaluate color, texture, and pattern before committing to a larger purchase.

Interior designers collect swatches to coordinate upholstery with paint and carpet.

Tailors show swatches so clients can choose suit material.

She brought home a dozen fabric swatches to compare against the curtains.

Related

velvet · color palette · color matching · bolt of cloth · weave · remnants · selvedge · polyester · quilting · dyeing · textile · wool · thread count · pattern · linen · drapery · custom curtains · soft furnishings

Categories
Opposites
scale/completeness

fabric swatchesbolt of fabric

whole cloth · yardage

purpose/function

fabric swatchesend products

What processes yield

purpose/stage

fabric swatchesfinal product

Completed output ready for use

end product

Family

fabric, swatch

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