2006-10-04 13:17:39 · 6 answers · asked by Becca 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
a. The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not fray or ravel.
b. An ornamental fringe at either end of an Oriental rug.
2. The edge plate of a lock that has a slot for a bolt.
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2006-10-04 13:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by bcreed025 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
selvage
Selvage is the edge of the fabric. It is characterised usually by a frayed edge. The selvage can be observed through closely looking at the grain of the fabric and the direction of the threads.
If the width of a fabric is 12 inches, then the selvage is the edge of the 12 inches on both sides.
2006-10-04 13:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like a hem or edge
here are some definitions:
That portion of roll roofing overlapped by the succeeding course to obtain double coverage
The lengthwise finished edge on each side of the fabric.
The margin of unprinted paper around a sheet of stamps.
Finished edges running the length of the roll to prevent unraveling.
the more tightly woven edges of a piece of fabric, the selvage edges often contain Mfg. information, and printing registration marks, and is usually not dyed or printed. The selvages are the two outer edges of the width of fabric on a bolt. The selvage area should not be used and may be cut off prior to using the fabric.
etc.
2006-10-04 13:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by ed-dg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That portion of roll roofing overlapped by the succeeding course to obtain double coverage.
scottsexteriors.com/roofing_terms.asp
The lengthwise finished edge on each side of the fabric.
www.mccallsquilting.com/lessons/glossary/index1.html
The margin of unprinted paper around a sheet of stamps.
www.adamgrimm.com/glossary.html
Finished edges running the length of the roll to prevent unraveling.
www.howardwire.com/terminology.html
the more tightly woven edges of a piece of fabric, the selvage edges often contain Mfg. information, and printing registration marks, and is usually not dyed or printed. The selvages are the two outer edges of the width of fabric on a bolt. The selvage area should not be used and may be cut off prior to using the fabric.
2006-10-04 13:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by puertofrican 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the manufacturer's edge to the fabric. It's not cut, so it won't fray. If you have fabric, it's usually fairly obvious which is the selvage edge, as the last 1/2" or so will appear to have a slightly different weave than the rest.
2006-10-04 13:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selvedge is a corruption of 'self edge' and is the outer sides of a piece of fabric. When you buy it from the bolt, the outer edges are the selvedges. They will neither run nor unravel. When the material is cut from the bolt, you have to do something with the cut edges to prevent them fraying or running.
2006-10-04 13:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋