Whats the difference between interface, lining, lining and underline?

The architectural structure and support of clothing can be confusing, and recent inquiries have exposed this issue. Question - what's the difference between interface, lining, lining and underline?

Answer: all of these terms refer to structural details that are usually invisible when you dress, but they play an important role in maintaining the shape and comfort of the work.

An interface connection is a support fabric used in areas where the weight of the fabric needs to be more stable than that of the fabric. For example, you'll find collars, cuffs, belts, closures (such as buttonholes) and hem joints. In a tailored garment, you may find interfaces under the entire garment section and use more than one type of interface in a single garment.

The lining is used to help hide the interior details of the garment and to help it slide easily over other garments. Lining fabrics are usually smooth and silky, although other types of effects can be used. The lining is constructed separately from the garment and is fixed to the face or hem area by hand or machine.

Interlinings are added to fabrics when more warmth is needed, like coats in winter. It can be a heavy fabric with cotton wadding added, or a lighter fabric such as flannel or wool. The lining can be constructed separately from the actual garment (sometimes it can be moved) or can be used as a lining.

Underline is a fabric added to fashion fabrics to increase body and / or opacity. It is a separate layer, attached to the opposite side of the corresponding fabric part of the garment, and then regarded as a layer in the construction process. The pattern mark is often transferred to the underline, so as to avoid exposure on the clothing fabric.

So the next time you enter a fabric store, look at these products and add them to the projects that need them. Follow the instructions.