Refers to the top side, or face of any material, including fabric. More specifically: surface weaves or surface prints are those weaves or prints that show patterning or colours on the surface only; some decorative work will only show or be applied to the face, such as paint, beading, embroidery etc.; and fabric treatments–such as glazing, brushing, gauffraging, stain repelling and polished finishes are termed ‘surface treatments’ as they are applied to the face of the fabric only.