repp

Ridged tie material

Repp is a fabric with a ribbed or corded texture, created by weaving thicker threads in one direction to produce raised parallel lines.

It's used for neckties, upholstery, and drapery, valued for its durability and subtle visual texture.

The word is sometimes spelled rep.

He wore a navy repp tie with diagonal stripes.

fabric

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

ribbed · corded · grosgrain · woven · textile · material · cloth · yardage · bolt · sewing

texture

ribbed

With raised parallel lines

striated · diagonal · raised · tactile · textured · woven · crisp · stiff · structured · firm

weave

warp

Bend from true form

  • weftCrosswise loom threads
  • twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
  • loomFabric-making frame

interlace · shuttle · yarn · mill · selvedge · crosswise · ribs · cords · filling

neckwear

tie

Equal score, or neckwear

bowtie · silk · knot · formalwear · suit · businessman · dapper · preppy · collar · Windsor

Opposites
fabric texture

reppsatin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

silk · charmeuse · sateen · taffeta · organza

Phrases
Family

represent, rep, represented, reps, repped, repping

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G