interfacing

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noun

in·​ter·​fac·​ing ˈin-tər-ˌfā-siŋ How to pronounce interfacing (audio)
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: fabric sewn or fused especially between the facing and the outside of a garment (as in a collar or cuff) for stiffening, reinforcing, and shape retention

interfacing

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present participle of interface entry 2

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That's because the manufacturer must use interfacings and padding to achieve the structured shape of tailored wool coats, and these inner fabrics aren't washable. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026 While wool is a natural fiber that is washable in cold water, most manufacturers use interfacings and padding to achieve the structured shape that aren't washable. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 That doesn’t include the fabric, the zipper, interfacing, or thread. — Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025 Then stitch around all four sides to create clean edges (press on fusible interfacing first for crisper lines). — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interfacing

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Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interfacing was in 1942

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interfacing

noun
in·​ter·​fac·​ing -ˌfā-siŋ How to pronounce interfacing (audio)
: fabric attached especially between the facing and the outside of a garment (as in a collar) for stiffening or reinforcing

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