tufting
tufting Lexical Profile
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• noun
A textile manufacturing technique in which yarn or thread is inserted through a primary backing fabric using needles or a specialized gun to create a raised pile of loops or cut strands, widely used for making rugs and carpets.
"She set up a wooden frame in her studio to practice rug tufting with a handheld pneumatic gun."
In upholstery and mattress making, the technique of sewing threads or cords at regular intervals through layers of fabric and padding, securing them with buttons or knots to create a dimpled, cushioned surface and keep the filling from shifting.
"The antique leather armchair featured deep diamond button tufting along its high backrest."
A cluster, collection, or decorative arrangement of tufts.
"Delicate woollen tuftings adorned the borders of the woven bedspread."