grosgrain
A fairly heavy, closely woven, firm, corded or ribbed fabric, made in
silk or
rayon warp with
cotton cords. The cords are round and firm, heavier than in poplin, rounder than in
faille. Gros
grain is often made in narrow widths for use as
trimming. The most common use of gros
grain is for ribbons in which the ribs are usually narrow, but it can be made with larger ribs for academic gowns. It is really a benga
line in narrow goods and is used for ribbons, neckties, and
lapel facings.