##  [Fabric Grain Principle](/index.php/fabric-grain-principle) 

  ##  [Fabric Grain Principle](https://commerce.quantumdictionary.io/fabric-grain-principle-0) 

  

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Definition

The guideline that pattern pieces must be aligned relative to a fabric’s warp (lengthwise) and weft (crosswise) orientation so the finished garment exhibits the intended drape, dimensional stability and interaction with stretch; grain choice is an explicit design decision that responds to the fabric’s anisotropic properties.