seamless
Constructed without stitched seams, typically knitted in a continuous tube to prevent chafing and remain invisible under tight clothing.
In fashion, seamless refers to a specific circular knitting technology that eliminates side seams. Metaphorically, it means smooth, continuous, or without interruptions.
Word relationships
- continuous: Continuous refers to something that does not stop, while seamless specifically refers to the absence of physical joins or seams.
- smooth: Smooth describes the texture of a surface, whereas seamless describes the structural method of construction.
- seamed: Seamed garments have visible, stitched lines where pieces of fabric are joined together.
Commonly confused with
- hem: A hem is the folded and sewn edge of a fabric, whereas a seam is the joint where two separate pieces of fabric meet.
Word family
- seamlessly (adverb): Smoothly and continuously, without any apparent gaps or joins.
- seam (noun): A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.
Collocations
- seamless underwear
- seamless design
- seamless transition
- seamless integration
Idioms & expressions
- seamless transition
Example sentences
- "These seamless leggings are designed to prevent skin irritation during high-intensity workouts." A product description for activewear.
- "The seamless construction of the underwear ensures that no lines show through even the thinnest silk skirts." A review of a new undergarment line.
Memory hook
A 'seam' is a stitched line. Add '-less' and you have a garment that is completely smooth, without any annoying stitched lines. Seamless: No seams, no lines, no irritation.
When not to use
Do not use to describe garments that have flatlock seams; flatlock seams are flat, but they are still seams.
Fun facts
- The technology used to make seamless underwear is highly advanced, utilizing computerized circular knitting machines originally designed for making high-performance socks.
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