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Piping

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004331

A decorative trim consisting of a cord or strip of fabric folded and inserted into a seam, creating a raised edge. In textile manufacturing, piping is used to define edges, add structural integrity, or provide a contrasting design element on garments, upholstery, and accessories. It is often made from the same or a complementary fabric to the main material.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004331
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Paspel; Spanish: ribeteado; French: passepoil
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004331",
  "term": "Piping",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A decorative trim consisting of a cord or strip of fabric folded and inserted into a seam, creating a raised edge. In textile manufacturing, piping is used to define edges, add structural integrity, or provide a contrasting design element on garments, upholstery, and accessories. It is often made from the same or a complementary fabric to the main material.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Paspel",
    "es": "ribeteado",
    "fr": "passepoil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/piping/"
}

Record 4,737 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.