noun
General term for woven or knitted textile material; used in contexts like sewing, tailoring, and describing clothing materials.
See also: 布地 (ぬのじ)
この切れ地は絹でできている。
This fabric is made of silk.
切れ地を買ってきて、自分でスカートを縫った。
I bought some fabric and sewed a skirt myself.
noun
traditionally patterned textiles
Refers to textiles with traditional Japanese patterns, often used in kimono or crafts. More specific than general fabric.
この帯は古い切れ地で作られている。
This obi is made from old traditionally patterned textiles.
noun
fabric scraps
Rare usage; refers to leftover pieces of fabric. More commonly expressed as 布の切れ端 or 端切れ.
祖母は切れ地を集めてパッチワークを作っていた。
My grandmother collected fabric scraps and made patchwork.
Compound of 切れ (kire, 'cut piece') + 地 (ji, 'cloth, material'). The spelling 裂地 uses a character emphasizing tearing or splitting, but the meaning is essentially the same.