vải dựng
Definition
- Noun:
- Interfacing / Interlining: A specialized textile, typically stiff or reinforced, used between the layers of a garment (especially in collars, cuffs, and plackets) to provide structure, shape, and body. It is a fundamental material in tailoring and dressmaking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy dùng vải dựng để cổ áo được đứng và giữ form. (She used interfacing so the shirt collar would stand up and keep its shape.)
- Vải dựng là vật liệu không thể thiếu khi may áo vest. (Interfacing is an essential material when sewing a suit jacket.)
- Nhớ là phải là vải dựng trước khi khâu vào trong cổ áo. (Remember to iron the interfacing before sewing it inside the collar.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to the craft of sewing and garment construction. It refers to the material itself, not the action of using it.
- "vải dựng cổ áo sơ-mi": specifically denotes interfacing intended for use on shirt collars.
Variants and Related Words
- Vải lót (n): Lining fabric. This is different, as lining is used for the inner layer of a garment for comfort and finish, while is hidden inside the fabric layers for structure.
- Keo dựng (n): Fusible interfacing / fusible web. A type of with a heat-activated adhesive on one side.
Synonyms
- Interfacing: The direct and most common technical translation.
- Interlining: A synonym often used in professional tailoring contexts.
- Stiffening fabric: A descriptive term for its function.
Related Terms and Context
- May mặc (Tailoring / Dressmaking): The general field in which this material is used.
- Cổ áo (Collar), Măng sét (Cuff): Common garment parts where is applied.
- Dựng form (To give structure/form): The action for which this fabric is used.