yard goods
Fabric by length
Yard goods are fabrics sold by the yard rather than as finished products.
The term belongs to retail and sewing contexts, distinguishing bolts of cloth from ready-made items: She browsed the yard goods looking for something to make curtains.
Also called piece goods.
- clothWoven or knit material
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- fabric storeRetailer of textiles
- cutting tableSurface for slicing material
bolt of fabric · linens · material · calico · fabric · muslin · denim · weave · chiffon · flannel · selvage · satin · velvet · quilting supplies · loom · fiber content · silk · polyester
manufacturing stage
yard goodsready-to-wear
Factory-made standard-size garments
off-the-rack · finished products · prêt-à-porter · finished goods · apparel