Herringbone
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002821
A distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring fish. This twill weave creates a broken zigzag effect, where the direction of the diagonal lines reverses at regular intervals. Herringbone fabrics are known for their durability and are frequently used in suiting, coats, and upholstery.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002821 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Fischgrät; Spanish: espiga; French: chevrons |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Herringbone",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring fish. This twill weave creates a broken zigzag effect, where the direction of the diagonal lines reverses at regular intervals. Herringbone fabrics are known for their durability and are frequently used in suiting, coats, and upholstery.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Fischgrät",
"es": "espiga",
"fr": "chevrons"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/herringbone/"
}
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