EXECUTIVE PAGESFacing, Interfacing, Interlining and Lining, Trims and Fasteners
Lining: Lining fabric refers to a group of materials inserted into various garments, from
skirts and shorts to dresses, jackets and coats. Such fabrics can be made of natural or
synthetic fibers and range from sheer to opaque.
Purpose
•The purpose of lining fabric is to make your garment more wearable, long-lasting and comfortable.
•They are usually lightweight and have a soft or silky texture.
•To make the garment less see-through
•To add warmth and durability
•To make the inside part of the garment soft and pleasant to the touch
•To lend a luxury note to a garment
•To improve the structure of a garment
•To help the garment slide on easily
•To conceal seams, padding, interfacing, etc.
If the garment is not stretchy, e.g. a cotton shirt or a wool jacket, non-stretch lining fabric is ok. But if the
item is made with elastic materials like jersey, tulle or stretch satin, the lining one ends up choosing
should be stretchy as well.
Interfacing: Interfacing is a support fabric used in areas that need more stability than just the fabric
weight. For example, you’ll find interfacing in collars, cuffs, waistbands, closures (like buttonholes), and
sometimes hems. In tailored garments, you may find interfacing under entire garment sections, and more
than one type used within a single garment.
•Lining is attached to the inner part of the garment to help keep its shape, hide the interior construction
and facilitate the whole putting on/taking off thing.
•Interlining is added to a garment for extra warmth and insulation (some examples include fleece or
flannel) and can be removable, in which case it is also called ‘a liner’.
•Underlining provides more body and opacity: it is cut for every pattern piece separately and attached
to the wrong side of the outer fabric. Mind that the double layer material you get in this case is treated
as one.
Types: Silk, viscose, acetate, polyester and rayon are among the most popular fibers used for lining
materials. In many ways, the fiber type is the key factor: it influences the way your lining feels to the
touch, the way it sews and drapes, its breathability and – last but not the least – the price point. Below
are the types of lining cloths available on the market:
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