5 Key Difference Between Lining and Interlining

......................Lining VS Interlining......................

Lining VS Interlining. Lining and interlining are the most common words in garment manufacturing. We are going to focus on the key difference between lining and Interlining.

The lining is constructed separately from the garment and attached to facing or hem areas by hand or machine. Interlining is a fabric added to a garment when more warmth is needed, like in a winter coat.

It may be a heavy fabric with batting added or a lighter-weight one like flannel or fleece.

Lining VS Interlining

What is Interlining?

Interlining is a trim that is used between two layers of fabric in certain garment parts.
It is attached by sewing or fusing
Generally, interlinings are soft, thick, and flexible.
It is made of cotton, nylon, polyester, wool, and viscose or blend fibers.

Shrink resist finish, crease resist finish is applied on it for better performance.

What is the Lining?

The lining is generally a functional part of a garment, a trim.
Sometimes it is called underlining.
They are available in warp knit or woven structures. They are made from cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose, wool, etc.
Lining material can be used for small parts e.g. pockets or for complete garments.
It can be used in a coat, jacket, shorts, pants, kid’s wear, etc.

Difference Between Lining and Interlining

Parameters	Lining	Interlining
1. Placement	Used inside of the garment or garment components that are next to skin.	Used between two layers of fabric.
2. Attachment	Attached by sewing.	Attached either by sewing or by applying heat and pressure.
3. Finishes	Finishing is not necessary.	Sometimes shrink resist finish or crease resist finish is required to improve its properties.
4. Coating	No coating is used.	The coating is used on the inside surface of fusible interlining.
5. Purposes	To increase hang and comfort of the garment.	To support, reinforce & retain the actual shape of garment components.