Innervänd

Innervänd is a Swedish adjective that describes something that has been turned inward or inverted. The term is used when the outer surface of an object is oriented toward the inside, or when a part has been folded back so that the inner side becomes visible or functional on the outside. In practice, innervänd can refer to textiles, garments, or other materials where edges, seams, or folds are finished so that the interior is exposed outwardly.

Etymology and usage: innervänd is formed from the prefix in- meaning inward and the verb vän(d)a, to turn. It functions as a participial adjective and can be used predicatively or attributively, for example in phrases like en innervänd fåll (an inwardly turned hem) or ett innervänd band. The form is most common in technical or craft-oriented Swedish, rather than in everyday speech.

Contexts and examples: in textiles and sewing, innervänd finishes are noted for their aesthetic or practical properties, such as a seam that lies flat against the inside or an edge prepared so the inner side forms the visible exterior. In design or architecture, the term may be used metaphorically to describe elements oriented toward the interior or hidden aspects of a structure. The term is relatively specialized and its exact interpretation can vary by domain.

See also: utvänd (turned outward), invänd (internal), vända (to turn).