The phrase: “Woven garments,” appears for the first time in the context of the priestly vestments. The Sages explain why priestly vestments are characterized as “woven garments.”

What is the meaning of what is written: “The woven garments [bigdei haserad] to serve in the Sanctuary” (Exodus 35:19)? Were it not for the priestly vestments, no remnant [sarid] would have remained from the enemies of Israel [a euphemism for Israel itself]. (Yoma 72a)