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| antimacassar |
a covering, usu. decorative, used on the back or arms of a chair or sofa to protect the upholstery. |
| denim |
a finer grade of the same fabric used in upholstery. [1/3 definitions] |
| frisé |
a thick upholstery or rug fabric having a pile of uncut loops or a patterned combination of cut and uncut loops. |
| haircloth |
a stiff fabric of animal hairs, esp. horsehair woven with cotton, and used for upholstery and interlining. |
| holland |
linen or cotton cloth, often glazed, used to make window shades, upholstery, and clothing. |
| overstuff |
to pad (furniture) thickly with upholstery. [1/2 definitions] |
| overstuffed |
padded with very thick upholstery. [1/2 definitions] |
| poplin |
a finely ribbed fabric, usu. made of cotton, used for clothing, draperies, and upholstery. |
| rep1 |
a corded or ribbed fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or the like, used esp. for draperies and upholstery. |
| sailcloth |
a similar but lighter-weight fabric, used for clothing, upholstery, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| shampoo |
a liquid cleanser used on rugs, upholstery, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| stuffing |
that which is or can be stuffed, esp. the fillings used to stuff fowl or the fillings and padding used in upholstery and bedding. [1/2 definitions] |
| tuft |
to fasten (a quilt cover, upholstery, or the like) by stitching through to the inside material at points, leaving a clump of thread secured by a knot or button. [1/8 definitions] |
| velour |
a fabric with a soft, fuzzy surface like that of velvet, used esp. for clothing and upholstery. [1/2 definitions] |
| webbing |
a strong, closely woven fabric used for belts, straps, upholstery, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
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