selvage
/ˈsɛlvɪdʒ/
noun
- The edge of a piece of fabric that is finished so that it does not unravel or fray.
- She trimmed the selvage before sewing the two pieces of cloth together.
- When cutting fabric, always measure from the selvage to ensure straight pieces.
- The selvage on this denim is a different color, which gives the jeans a unique look.
- A border or edge that is different from the main part, especially in weaving or printing.
- The selvage of the carpet had a slightly tighter weave than the rest.
- In the wallpaper roll, the selvage was printed with pattern numbers and color codes.
- The weaver created a decorative selvage along the sides of the scarf.