The phrase "imported fabrics" refers to materials that are brought from another country to be used in making clothing or other textile products. Full definition
Our clothes are made in the U.S.A. with imported fabric that's soft and flattering. (udderlyhotmama.com)
* sleeveless voile dress with a smocked top and tiered skirt * shell 72 % cotton, 28 % silk lining 100 % cotton * made in the usa of imported fabric * dry clean only * from a pea in the pod maternity (r) (thefashionablehousewife.com)
This concept originated with the CUSFTA because Canadian apparel manufacturers were more dependent on imported fabric than their US counterparts. (cdhowe.org)