What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tela
Example
The dress was made of a beautiful blue tela. [tela: noun]
Example
I prefer to wear clothes made of natural fibers like cotton tela. [tela: modifier]
fabric
Example
The sofa was upholstered in a soft velvet fabric. [fabric: noun]
Example
I need to buy some fabric to make a new dress. [fabric: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fabric is a more common word than tela in English-speaking countries, while tela is more commonly used in Latin America.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between tela and fabric?
Fabric is a more formal word than tela, which is often used in casual conversation and may not be appropriate for formal situations.
