skrims

Noun

skrim (countable and uncountable, plural skrims)

1. A loose-weave fabric made of fiberglass, used for insulation.
   • A fiberglass skrim insulator was layed^([sic]) on.
     • The aluminum honeycomb was layed on each surface of the rhombus.
     • A second fiberglass skrim cloth was layed on.1983, Belvoir Research and Development Center (U.S.), Historical Review, page 34
2. Theater drop
   • AN IDEA for achieving a dramatic feet in some of your school plays at Christmas or other time's is a skrim curtain such as that used in the Northern Illinois State Teachers College production, "It is Written in the Code."1950, Illinois Education - Volumes 39-40, page 121
3. Canvas backing to prevent slipping or shrinkage.
   • Now nearly all tufted carpeting is made with an extra "skrim" backing of jute, which has eliminated the problem. Some inexpensive carpeting, however, is still made without a skrim back.1989, Harris Mitchell, You wanted to know, →ISBN