nubby
Rough with bumps
Nubby describes a texture with small knots, bumps, or lumps—typically in fabric or yarn: a nubby wool sweater, nubby linen upholstery.
The texture comes from irregular fibers or deliberate weaving techniques that create a rough, tactile surface.
The word suggests something pleasantly textured rather than defective.
Uneven in surface
- lumpyHaving irregular bumps
- coarseRough in texture
- grainyRough with particles
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
pebbled · ridged · uneven · dimpled · pocked · knobbly · rough · slubbed
Looped-yarn fabric
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- homespunPlain and unpretentious
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- terryclothLooped absorbent fabric
hessian · barkcloth · raw silk · linen · burlap · wool blend
bumpy
Uneven in surface
irregular · pebbled · ridged · uneven · dimpled · pocked · knobbly · rough · slubbed · granular
bouclé
Looped-yarn fabric
terrycloth · hessian · barkcloth · raw silk · linen · burlap · wool blend
fingertips
Terminal phalanx pads
- touchableCapable of being felt
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- palpablePerceptible to touch or senses
grippy · sensory · haptic · hands-on · rubbly · embossed · raised · tangible · feelable · surface
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
handknit · cable-knit · chunky knit · pullover · afghan · scarf · mittens · beanie · crochet · handmade
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- fabric statesworn, clean, dirty, ripped, stretched
- fur texturessilky, fluffy, coarse, wiry, curly
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
- surface finishesmatte, satin, gloss, paint, finish coat