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selvage

noun

sel·​vage ˈsel-vij How to pronounce selvage (audio)
variants or selvedge
1
a
: the edge on either side of a woven or flat-knitted fabric so finished as to prevent raveling
specifically : a narrow border often of different or heavier threads than the fabric and sometimes in a different weave
b
: an edge (as of fabric or paper) meant to be cut off and discarded
2
: an outer or peripheral part : border, edge
selvaged adjective
or selvedged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The choices are many, although a straight leg and dark indigo selvage denim is a classic (no jeggings, saggers or wackadoodle washes, please). New York Times, 24 June 2022 Long Haul Jacket is for the selvage denim devotees. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2022 The same goes for their Sacramento textile mill, Huston Textiles, the last remaining maker of selvage fabrics in the U.S. Emily Farra, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2021 And there is a coat of Prince of Wales check in which the skirt is covered in a swirly, ruffled embroidery made from the scraps of selvage edges left on the cutting room floor. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2019 Who in their right mind would wriggle into stiff selvage denim and zero-stretch vintage 501s when leggings—which do so much more than hold me during downward dogs and spin classes—exist? Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2018 Cut out a 4 3/4-by-4-inch piece of patterned fabric, using the selvage as one of the 4 3/4-inch edges.2. Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 1 Nov. 2017 Pin to bottom corner of napkin, 1 inch from edges, leaving selvage edge open at top of pocket. Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 1 Nov. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English selfegge, selvage, from self self + egge edge (after Middle Dutch selfegghe)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of selvage was in the 15th century

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