CB
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001020
An abbreviation for Center Back, a primary construction line on a garment pattern that corresponds to the wearer's spine. This line serves as a key reference point for creating symmetrical patterns for the back panels of shirts, jackets, trousers, and skirts. On finished garments, the Center Back seam is where two back fabric panels are joined, or it marks the fold line if the back is cut from a single piece of fabric.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001020 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: CB; Spanish: CB; French: CB |
Record as JSON
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