What is Interlining?

Interlining are non-woven / woven materials made from fiber or yarn used between two fabrics to give a firmer and more structured look to the garment. These are used in the detailed area of the garment such as the front of the coat, collar, cuff and pocket flaps and further help the component of the garment with extra-wearing stress such as neckline, pockets, waistband and buttons, to retain the shape.

There are two ways of using interlining: sew or fuse. Sewn interlinings are generally stitched between two layers of the fabric, whereas the fusible interlinings are bonded to the fabric using heat and pressure. An interlining, when not used correctly, results in a number of problems such as bubbling (localized de-lamination), strike back (glue penetrates back through the interlining) and strike through (glue penetrates through the fabric and comes to the face side).