Slierten

Slierten is a Dutch term used to describe slender, elongated strips or threads of material. The singular sliert denotes one such strip, while the plural slierten refers to multiple pieces. The word is commonly found in Dutch-language textile and craft literature and is used across various contexts to name narrow fragments of fabric, ribbon, leather, paper, or similar materials.

In textiles and crafts, slierten can arise as decorative elements or as byproducts of processing. They may be used as trimming or fringe on garments and accessories, or incorporated into weaving, embroidery, and collage work for texture and visual detail. Slierten can also describe narrow strips produced when fabric is cut, torn, or repurposed for creative techniques, such as felting, braiding, or knotting.

Beyond fashion and art, the concept of slierten appears in discussions of material remnants. For example, in recycling, upcycling, or conservation contexts, slierten may refer to small, usable strips that are separated from larger pieces and repurposed or analyzed. The term emphasizes the form—a long, thin segment—rather than a specific material.

See also: sliver, strand, filament. The usage of slierten is largely dependent on the context of Dutch textile and craft terminology, and the exact material type is usually specified when precision is required.