Noun Phrase
/luːs ˈfæbrɪk/
"Loose fabric" refers to a type of material that is not tightly woven or fitted. The term is often used in the context of clothing, home textiles, and other fabric applications where the material does not cling to the body or has a flowing nature. It implies comfort, ease of movement, and often breathability.
Frequency of Use: The term is moderately used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions about fashion, sewing, interior design, or textile industries.
"She prefers wearing loose fabric because it allows her to move freely."
"Ela prefere usar tecido solto porque isso lhe permite se mover livremente."
"The curtains made of loose fabric let in gentle sunlight."
"As cortinas feitas de tecido solto deixam entrar uma luz suave."
"This summer, I plan to buy more clothes made from loose fabric."
"Neste verão, eu planejo comprar mais roupas feitas de tecido solto."
While "loose fabric" itself may not directly appear in common idioms, it can relate to phrases involving fabric, fitting, and comfort. Here are a few idiomatic expressions incorporating related terms:
"Cut from a different cloth"
"Ele é cortado de um tecido diferente; suas ideias são muito únicas."
(“He is cut from a different cloth; his ideas are quite unique.”)
"Fabric of society"
"Educação é uma parte fundamental do tecido da sociedade."
(“Education is a fundamental part of the fabric of society.”)
"Torn at the seams"
"Aquele plano estava rasgado nas costuras desde o início."
(“That plan was torn at the seams from the start.”)
"Spin a yarn"
"Ele adora gastar horas contando histórias como se fosse um fiador de histórias."
(“He loves spending hours spinning yarns as if he were a storyteller.”)
"Seamless transition"
"A equipe fez uma transição sem emendas para o novo projeto."
(“The team made a seamless transition to the new project.”)
The word "loose" originates from the Old English "losian," meaning "to lose" or "to set free," connoting a state of not being tightly attached. The word "fabric" comes from the Latin "fabrica," meaning "craftsmanship" or "workshop," referring to the art of weaving materials together. Over time, the combination "loose fabric" has emerged in English to describe textiles that are relaxed and free in form.
Synonyms: - Relaxed material - Flowing fabric - Non-fitted textile
Antonyms: - Tight fabric - Fitted material - Stiff textile