subcoats
Paint beneath topcoats
Subcoats are the dense, soft underlayer of fur closest to an animal's skin, beneath the longer, coarser outer guard hairs.
This insulating layer traps air and regulates body temperature.
Dogs with thick subcoats—huskies, golden retrievers—shed heavily and require regular brushing.
In painting, subcoats are primer layers applied before the finish coat.
Fabric inserted between layers
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- liningInterior fabric layer
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- battingSwinging at pitches
quilting · fusing · bonding · padding · wadding · thermal · fleece · down
Foundation layers of paint
- sealersProtective undercoats
- primersPreparatory coatings or introductions
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
- shellacResinous wood coating
sizing · preparation · adhesion · bonding · foundation · underpainting · ground · barrier
Mammal's insulating base coat
- downToward lower ground
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- guard hairsCoarse outer pelage
- sheddingLosing outer covering
grooming · deshedding · blowing · molting · density · fleece · plush · thickness
interlining
Fabric inserted between layers
- interfacingConnecting between systems
- liningInterior fabric layer
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
batting · quilting · fusing · bonding · padding · wadding · thermal · fleece · down · inner layer
basecoats
Foundation layers of paint
- sealersProtective undercoats
- primersPreparatory coatings or introductions
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
shellac · sizing · preparation · adhesion · bonding · foundation · underpainting · ground · barrier · sanding
underfur
Mammal's insulating base coat
- downToward lower ground
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- guard hairsCoarse outer pelage
shedding · grooming · deshedding · blowing · molting · density · fleece · plush · thickness · brushing
subcoatstopcoats
Outer garments for warmth
guard hairs · overcoats · outer layers · outer layer · sealers