Can refer to the process or result of threads coming undone.
El deshilado de la tela indica que es hora de comprar un nuevo vestido.
The fraying of the fabric indicates that it's time to buy a new dress.
El deshilado del tejido hizo que la prenda pareciera descuidada y poco atractiva.
The fraying of the fabric made the garment look careless and unattractive.