Rowy

adjectiveStandard termTextiles

Describing a fabric that displays unwanted horizontal lines or streaks.

Having an uneven appearance marked by unintended horizontal bands across the width of the fabric. This defect usually stems from irregular yarn batches, faulty knitting needles, or uneven tension during weaving.

Heard on the job

This batch of dyed cotton looks too rowy to use for the solid color t-shirts.