What to call the opposite side of Back?

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I can call the inner side of Jacket: Back Fabric. Then, what to call the opposite side of back fabric?
Outer Material? Outer side of the clothes? Or what?
And I feel OUTER means the opposite one of the inner clothing. Jacket, Coat, Blouson or the like. Is this wrong English?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Yasuyuki MatsumiyaI can call the inner side of Jacket: Back Fabric.

No, that is the 'lining'.

Yasuyuki Matsumiya Then, what to call the opposite side

'Outer material' is fine.

Yasuyuki Matsumiya · Answer

Thanks for your answer.
And I want to know the additional thing.
That is:
We Japanese often call OUTER for Jackets, Coats and a like against inner wear. Then, I want to know whether good or not. And if the word doesn't mean that kind of clothing, what to call like that?
Best regards!

Mister Micawber · Answer

Yasuyuki MatsumiyaWe Japanese often call OUTER for Jackets, Coats and a like against inner wear. Then, I want to know whether good or not.

I think it is confusing. 'Inner wear' to me seems like underwear. I suggest just using 'coats and sweaters'.

Yasuyuki Matsumiya · Answer

Thank you so much! Your advice is so good for me. I'll never say OUTER for jackets, coats and sweaters.

Anonymous · Answer

Call the inside layer of your jacket the 'lining', eg 'The outer layer of my jacket is waterproof, and the lining keeps me warm.'

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymous'The outer layer of my jacket is waterproof, and the lining keeps me warm.'

Yes, that's fine.

Anonymous · Answer

Inner part of a jacket is a "Inning", the outer part is the "Shell:.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymousa "Inning"

lining

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