Selvage (Selvedge)
The self-finished, uncut edge of a piece of fabric; will not fray. A result of fabric manufacturing, these parallel edges are typically visibly and texturally different from the regular weave of the fabric and may contain written information identifying the fabric and/or ink color tests. Most often best not to include the selvage in a project cut, as it can wash and age differently from the main weave. US English (British English)
![Selvage (Selvedge): The self-finished, uncut edge of a piece of fabric; will not fray. A result of fabric manufacturing, these parallel edges are typically visibly and texturally different from the regular weave of the fabric and may contain written information identifying the fabric and/or ink color tests. Most often best not to include the selvage in a project cut, as it can wash and age differently from the main weave. [US English (British English)] | The Inspired Wren](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-6_P8hb2BqCzGUjQf0mnCokQCRg-Px_JX1-a_MEA1a1LwBAbju9pqC2-YrMOtrQkDaoPPZ8-gHOQ7ilm8ajUG1tkjCyLefcHg5U62mi62spp1XTGbeRX6-mfFhIWc4ox3aSMCMRh1Tw/s1600/TheInspiredWren_Selvage_Definition.jpg "Selvage (Selvedge): The self-finished, uncut edge of a piece of fabric; will not fray. A result of fabric manufacturing, these parallel edges are typically visibly and texturally different from the regular weave of the fabric and may contain written information identifying the fabric and/or ink color tests. [US English (British English)] | The Inspired Wren")
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