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Creative Glossary > Quilting > grain

Term Details
Term:	grain
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	The crosswise and lengthwise threads of a piece of woven material. When the grain is parallel to the selvage (lengthwise grain) it has the least give when pulled.

Referring Terms

crosswise grain grain line lengthwise grain (warp threads) straight of grain dado Xylography Tooth Grain (Leather) Plated Limed/Liming Emulsion Type Film Speed Internegative Outdated Stock Underexposure Bias Cut Halftone Screen

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