Rough fabric with a loose weave
RATINE
Ratiné is a loosely woven and rough fabric made with knotty yarns. Ratiné is also known as “sponge cloth”.
“Ratine” can have different meanings depending on the context:
- Fabric: Ratine refers to a type of fabric with a textured or puckered surface. It is often made from cotton or a blend of cotton and other fibers. The textured appearance is achieved through a weaving process that creates a raised, pebbled, or crinkled effect on the fabric.
- Dental Term: In dentistry, “ratine” can refer to a type of dental material used for making temporary crowns or bridges.
- Obsolete Term: The term “ratine” has also been used in the past to describe a coarse woolen fabric, but its usage in this sense is now considered obsolete.
If you encounter the term “ratine” in a specific context, it would be helpful to have more details to provide a more accurate explanation based on that context.
