Surface & finish
Slub texture
Slub texture uses thicker sections along a yarn to create an uneven surface.
Also searched as: Slub yarn, Slubby texture
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
A decorative slub yarn deliberately includes localized thick places. Their spacing and size influence the texture of the finished woven or knitted cloth.
How to recognize it
Look for short thick streaks that follow individual yarns.
Common uses
- Casual jerseys
- Textured shirting
- Denim
What to distinguish
An uneven appearance alone cannot establish fiber content or whether the variation was intentional.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.