eli5: How come when referring to stuff that we can’t see and is more of a theory, ie: society, space-time, family unit, we refer to it as a “fabric”

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“The fabric of society”. “The fabric of time and space”. “The family fabric”. Etc.

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Fabrics are made by weaving together different strands of thread or yarn. The fabric of society is made by weaving together different people. It’s a metaphor.