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grosgrain [Brit ˈɡrəʊɡreɪn, Am ˈɡroʊˌɡreɪn] N TEXTIL

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grosgrain

grosgrain ribbon

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The most common contemporary use of ribbed grosgrain is in hems where it may be elasticized or not, especially of polo shirts, t-shirts and underwear. en.wikipedia.org

Grosgrain is a plain weave corded fabric, with heavier cords than in poplin but lighter than in faille. en.wikipedia.org

In grosgrain, the weft is heavier than the warp, creating prominent transverse ribs. en.wikipedia.org

The end result is a peculiar luster which works best when made from a corded fabric like grosgrain. en.wikipedia.org

Ribbed grosgrain may be used similarly to twill tape for internal gussets and reinforcements. en.wikipedia.org

The homburg is made from stiff felt and has a grosgrain hatband and brim trim. en.wikipedia.org

Cards can be pinned to grosgrain ribbon hung beside doorways or onto a cork board set on a console or desk. www.theglobeandmail.com

While grosgrain fabric is generally black, it can be many different colors, and grosgrain ribbon comes in a large variety of colors and patterns. en.wikipedia.org

For a higher level of comfort, the skirt had a grosgrain across the hips, instead of a belt. en.wikipedia.org

These are tied together by grosgrain ribbons or by laces or, very occasionally, held together by snaps or a button. en.wikipedia.org

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