texture of fabric; grain of cloth; weave direction
Refers to the surface texture, the direction of threads, or the weave pattern in a piece of fabric. Common in sewing, tailoring, and textile contexts.
If you cut along the grain of the fabric, it will finish neatly.
この生地は布目が細かい。
This fabric has a fine texture.
Compound of 布 (nuno, 'cloth') and 目 (me, 'eye' or 'texture'), literally 'cloth texture'.