{i} edge of fabric woven in a way that will not fray or ravel; edge plate of a lock with a slot for the bolt to pass
The side finish of the rug The selvedge is the same material used to form the warp and weft Various colors can be added to the selvedge to enhance the look of a rug by over wrapping
part of the warp and run in the vertical direction in the goods The primary function of the selvage is to hold out the warp Another function is to allow the dyer of the cloth to hold on the edges for clips and pins, so that they do not tear the body of the goods The selvage keeps the edges of the cloth parallel and straight
The lengthwise finished edges of a woven fabric This stiffer, denser woven edge measures about 1/3 to 1/2 inch deep It is not usually sewn into a quilt
A selvage serves a double purpose; first, as a binding point for the filling when weaving; second, as an aid for maintaining the proper width when dyeing and finishing a fabric
The vertical edge of a rug where two or more chords of warp are usually wrapped with separate wefts to reinforce the sides It is in the selvage where the wefts reverse direction
The narrow edge of woven fabric that runs parallel to the warp It is made of stronger yarns in a tighter construction than the body of the fabric to prevent raveling
The edge finish on woven chain link fabric joining pairs of pickets The selvage may be knuckled or twisted (barbed) Standard selvage is K&K when the fabric is under 72", and K&B when the fabric is 72" high or above
(wire cloth) - The edge or border of wire cloth, finished to prevent unravelling (versus a raw or cut edge) Types of selvage edges include looped, folded, welded and fine mesh border pattern Selvaged edges are not available on special order or cut-to-size pieces Go Back
a longitudinal edge of a roll good which differs from the main part of the roll to obtain better adhesion of the roll good to the lap joint of the next ply
A narrow, tightly woven band on either edge of fabric to prevent raveling Term originated in the 14th century Also known as self-edge, list and listing
(noun.) 15th century. Middle English selvage, probably from Middle Dutch selvegge, selvage, from selv self + egge edge; akin to Old English self and to Old English ecg edge; more at EDGE.