芯地(しんじ)

しんじ
noun
interlining; interfacing; stiffener
technicalclothing
1. interlining; interfacing; stiffener
A layer of fabric placed between the outer fabric and lining of a garment to add stiffness, shape, and structure. Used in collars, cuffs, waistbands, and other parts that need to hold their form.
襟(えり)に芯地(しんじ)を入(い)れる。
Insert interlining into the collar.
この芯地(しんじ)はアイロンで接着(せっちゃく)するタイプだ。
This interfacing is the iron-on type.
スーツの仕立(した)てには適切(てきせつ)な芯地(しんじ)を選(えら)ぶことが仕上(しあ)がりを左右(さゆう)する。
Choosing the right interlining in suit tailoring determines the quality of the finished product.

A tailoring and sewing term composed of 芯(しん) (core) and 地(じ) (cloth, fabric). Interlining is essential in garment construction, especially for structured clothing like suits, jackets, and dress shirts. There are two main types: 接着芯(せっちゃくしん) (fusible/iron-on interfacing) and 縫(ぬ)い付(つ)け芯(しん) (sew-in interfacing).

Common collocations

Related words

  • 接着芯(せっちゃくしん): fusible interfacing — commonly shortened from 接着(せっちゃく)芯地(しんじ)
  • 裏地(うらじ): lining — the fabric on the inside of a garment, distinct from interlining

Related Words

Related: 裏地(うらじ) (lining)
Compare: 表地(おもてじ) (outer fabric)
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Added 2026.5.5 0:33 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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