reps

rep fabric

noun reps Rare

Origin: From English/French 'reps', a ribbed woven fabric.

Also means

ribbed textile

Usage Note

Reps (also written reps in Italian) is an invariable masculine noun referring to a ribbed woven fabric used in upholstery and ties — il reps, i reps. It is a technical/trade term in the textile and interior design industries. Do not confuse with the English sports abbreviation 'reps' (repetitions), which is unrelated.

Examples

"Il divano era rivestito in reps color crema."

Natural Translation

The sofa was upholstered in cream-coloured rep fabric.

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