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What are "Repeat" - Definition & Explanation

Repeat
The distance between the beginning of one complete pattern in the fabric weave, print, or design and the beginning of the next identical pattern. Fabric may have vertical or horizontal repeats or both.
Repeat
The distance, in a fabric, before there is an element or motif that repeats. The larger repeat, the more waste factor in getting the pattern to align on adjacent panels.
Repeat
Layout used for making emblems or designs on a fabric span that are repeated at regular intervals.
Repeat
A term used to describe how often the pattern repeats on a fabric.

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