Difference between Lining and Interlining
Lining:
Lining is a piece of fabric which is used to cover the inner surface of garments. This fabric is especially used when inner face employs different materials from the outer surface. Different types of lining are used in different types of garment such as jacket, coat, overcoat, trouser, etc. Generally smooth and lustrous fabrics made of silk or manufactured fiber or cotton is used in lining. Besides, in the garment manufacturing process lining fabrics are used as printed lining, light weight cotton, Stretch lining, Satin lining etc. Lining is constructed separately from the garment and attached at facing or hem areas by hand or machine. Single jersey knit fabrics is used with denim fabric as lining where rib fabrics are frequently used at waist band or cuff at bottom of any trouser.
Interlining:
To retain the shapes of various garment panels, a type of fabric secured between the two ply of fabric in a garment by means of fusing or sewing is known as interlining. Interlining is a very important in apparel manufacturing. It may be applied on base fabric by sewing or heating process. It prepares its form, reinforces and prevents stretching. It stabilises and reinforces areas subject to extra wear and stress like necklines, facings, patch pockets, waistbands, plackets and button holes. It is madecotton, nylon, polyester, wool and viscose. Sometimes finishing is necessary to improve its properties i.e. shrink resist finish, crease resist finish.
Comparison between Lining and Interlining:
The different of lining and interlining materials is given in Table.
References:
Lining is a piece of fabric which is used to cover the inner surface of garments. This fabric is especially used when inner face employs different materials from the outer surface. Different types of lining are used in different types of garment such as jacket, coat, overcoat, trouser, etc. Generally smooth and lustrous fabrics made of silk or manufactured fiber or cotton is used in lining. Besides, in the garment manufacturing process lining fabrics are used as printed lining, light weight cotton, Stretch lining, Satin lining etc. Lining is constructed separately from the garment and attached at facing or hem areas by hand or machine. Single jersey knit fabrics is used with denim fabric as lining where rib fabrics are frequently used at waist band or cuff at bottom of any trouser.
Interlining:
To retain the shapes of various garment panels, a type of fabric secured between the two ply of fabric in a garment by means of fusing or sewing is known as interlining. Interlining is a very important in apparel manufacturing. It may be applied on base fabric by sewing or heating process. It prepares its form, reinforces and prevents stretching. It stabilises and reinforces areas subject to extra wear and stress like necklines, facings, patch pockets, waistbands, plackets and button holes. It is madecotton, nylon, polyester, wool and viscose. Sometimes finishing is necessary to improve its properties i.e. shrink resist finish, crease resist finish.
Comparison between Lining and Interlining:
The different of lining and interlining materials is given in Table.
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| Fig: Lining versus Interlining |
Table: Comparison of Lining and Interlining Materials
Sl. No
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Lining
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Interlining
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1
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It is used inside of garments or garment components.
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It is used between two layers of fabric.
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2
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It is attached by sewing.
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It is attached by sewing or application of heat and pressure.
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3
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Finishing is not necessary.
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Sometimes finishing is necessary to improve its properties. For example, shrink resist finish. Crease resists finish.
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4
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No coating is used.
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Coating is used.
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5
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It is used in coat, rain coat, over coat, pocket flap, kids garments, jacket, etc.
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It is used mainly in collar, cuff and front of jacket, waistband and front part of coat.
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6
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No classification.
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It is of two types:
a. Sewn interlining.
b. Fusible interlining.
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7
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It is used to increase hang and comfort of garments.
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To support, reinforce and control areas of garments and to retain actual shape.
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8
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Smooth and lustrous fabrics made of cotton or silk is used in case of lining.
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The fabrics made of nylon, cotton, polyester; wool and viscose are used in case of interlining.
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References:
- Apparel Merchandising by R. Rathinamoorthy and R. Surjit
- Apparel Manufacturing Technology by T. Karthik, P. Ganesan, D. Gopalakrishnan
- Garment Manufacturing Technology Edited by Rajkishore Nayak and Rajiv Padhye
