Piece goods
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004300
Textile fabrics sold by the yard or meter from a bolt, rather than as finished garments or pre-cut patterns. These materials are purchased by consumers, tailors, or small manufacturers for custom clothing, home furnishings, or craft projects. The term distinguishes raw fabric from ready-to-wear items, with common widths ranging from 36 to 60 inches.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004300 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Stückwaren; Spanish: géneros de pieza; French: articles en pièce |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004300",
"term": "Piece goods",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Textile fabrics sold by the yard or meter from a bolt, rather than as finished garments or pre-cut patterns. These materials are purchased by consumers, tailors, or small manufacturers for custom clothing, home furnishings, or craft projects. The term distinguishes raw fabric from ready-to-wear items, with common widths ranging from 36 to 60 inches.",
"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "Stückwaren",
"es": "géneros de pieza",
"fr": "articles en pièce"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/piece-goods/"
}
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