grosgrain
Corded silk fabric
Grosgrain is a ribbed fabric or ribbon characterized by prominent crosswise cords, typically made of silk or rayon with a dull finish.
The distinctive ridged texture makes it popular for hat bands, hair ribbons, and decorative trim: a grosgrain ribbon tied around the package.
The word comes from French for "coarse grain."
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
- taffetaSmooth, lustrous woven cloth
- failleRibbed dress fabric
- velvetThick-pile textile
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
jacquard · moiré · brocade · damask · chiffon · georgette · crepe · voile
With raised parallel lines
- cordedBound or ribbed
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- crosswiseAt right angles
- ridgedHaving raised lines
woven · twill · pique · ottoman · shantung · seersucker · herringbone · slubbed
Men's formal evening attire
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- lapelJacket's front fold
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
hatband · sash · gown · eveningwear · black-tie · tailcoat · vest · ceremony
Decorative border material
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- bindingLegally or morally required
- cordingRaised linear fabric trim
galloon · rickrack · gimp · applique · embellishment · accent · border · seam
Solidly built, durable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- robustStrong and durable
long-lasting · reinforced · strong · reliable · enduring · wear-resistant · firm · substantial
satin
Glossy-surfaced woven cloth
organza · jacquard · moiré · brocade · damask · chiffon · georgette · crepe · voile · batiste
ribbed
With raised parallel lines
ridged · woven · twill · pique · ottoman · shantung · seersucker · herringbone · slubbed · crisp
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- lapelJacket's front fold
suspenders · hatband · sash · gown · eveningwear · black-tie · tailcoat · vest · ceremony · wedding
edging
Decorative border material
cording · galloon · rickrack · gimp · applique · embellishment · accent · border · seam · waistband
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
robust · long-lasting · reinforced · strong · reliable · enduring · wear-resistant · firm · substantial · practical
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- ribbonssatin ribbon, velvet ribbon, silk ribbon, hair ribbon, curling ribbon
- historic fabricslinen, velvet, damask, brocade, silk
- Preppypolo shirt, khakis, boat shoes, Sperry, loafers
- textured fabricsboucle, brocade, chenille, corduroy, crepe
- trimmingsfringe, braid, ruffle, piping, tassel