Glossary of
Apparel Terms
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1x1
Rib Also 2x2
rib knit trim. The width of each rib is the same as the width
between
each rib. This helps the garment retain its elasticity.
2-Way
Zipper A
zipper with two zipper pulls so that it can be unzipped from either
direction.
All-Weather
Microfiber 100%
Polyester Microfiber with waterproof coating and fully taped
seams.
100% waterproof.
Anti-Pill
A treatment
applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of
little
balls on the fabric’s surface due to abrasion during wear.
Argyle
Typically a
diamond pattern woven into a garment.
Baby
Pique Very
small pique knit. See Pique Knit.
Back
Pleats Tiny
folds in the material on the back of a garment that allow for more
room
and comfort.
Back
Yoke A piece
of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the
shoulders.
This allows the garment to lay flat and drape nicely.
Basket
Weave (Hanes 044X) Knit
process of weaving yarns back and forth resulting in a two-tone
appearance.
Birdseye
Jacquard A
small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the fabric.
Blanket
Stitch A
decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch
can
be seen on both sides of the blanket.
Box
Pleat A
single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for
more
room and comfort.
Brushed
Cotton Cotton
fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers
from
the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.
Button-Through
Sleeve Placket A
small placket located on the sleeve, by the cuff, which contains a
single
button closure.
Casual
Microfiber 100%
Polyester Microfiber fabric that is water repellent and wind
resistant.
Cavalry
Twill A type
of Twill Weave (Pattern of the Twill).
Chambray
A dressier
fabric woven with white threads across colored threads.
Collarette
The trim
around the neck of a t-shirt or sweatshirt.
Combed
Cotton Cotton
yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and
straighten
or arrange longer fibers in parallel order.
Cool
Mesh Similar
to a pique knit but with a more open texture for increased
breathability.
Features a soft hand for better comfort.
Cord
Locks A
stopper or toggle on a drawcord that keeps the cord from retracting
into
the garment.
Coverseamed
A finish in
which two needles are used to create parallel rows of
visible
stitching. It is used around the neck, arm holes, waistband,
and
wrists of garments to create a cleaner, more durable finish.
Denier
A density of
the weave in a nylon or polyester product
Double-Needle
Stitched A
finish used on a sleeve and/or bottom hem that uses two needles
to
create parallel rows of visible stitching. It gives the garment a
cleaner,
more finished look and adds durability.
Dry-Fiber
(PING) A high
activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster
than
average golfwear.
Duck
Cloth Tightly
woven fabric that provides wind and snag resistance.
Dyed-To-Match
Describes
buttons or trims that are the same color as the garment
onto
which they are sewn.
End-on-End
A 2-ply weave
of different color yarns that run parallel against each
other
so that both colors are visible.
Enzyme
Washed A
laundering process in which a catalytic substance is added to
create
a chemical change in the fabric resulting in a very soft finish,
smoother
appearing surface and reduced shrinkage.
Etched
Tone Buttons A
more upscale horn tone button with an etched pattern.
Extended
Tail When the
back portion of the garment is longer than the front.
Assists
in keeping the garment tucked in during normal activity.
Eyelets
Small holes or
perforations made in a series to allow for breathability.
Finished
with either stitching or brass grommets.
Full
Cut Refers to
a garment’s fit as being generous and roomy.
Garment
Dyed A dyeing
process that occurs after the garment is assembled.
Garment
Washed A wash
process where softeners are added to finished garments to
help
the cotton fibers relax or bloom. The result is a fabric with a
thicker
appearance, reduced shrinkage and a softer hand.
Herringbone
A chevron or
zig-zag pattern, knit into fabric.
High
Profile A cap
style with a high slope structured with buckram–a stiff fabric
lining.
Less fitted to the head.
Horn
Tone Buttons Buttons
that appear to be manufactured from horn.
Houndstooth
A medium sized
broken check effect that is knit into the fabric.
Interlock
Knit A fabric
that has two plys knit simultaneously to form one thicker and
heavier
ply. It has more natural stretch than a jersey knit, a soft hand,
and
the same appearance and feel on both sides.
Jacquard
Knit A pattern
knit directly into the fabric during the manufacturing
process.
Typically, 2 or more colors are used.
Jersey
Knit Fabric
has a definite smooth side, the outside, and a textured side,
the
inside.
Locker
Loop A looped
piece of fabric in the neck of a garment for the convenience
of
hanging the garment on a hook. Can also be located at the center
of
the back yoke on the inside or outside of a garment.
Locker
Patch A
semi-oval panel sewn into the inside back portion of a garment, just
under
the collar seam, to reinforce the garment and minimize
stretching
when hung on a hook. The patch also allows for the
garment
tag or label to be sewn below the neckline to help prevent
irritation.
Low
Profile A cap
style with a low slope that is more closely fitted to the head.
Can
be either structured or unstructured.
Matte
Taslan See
Taslan but with a dull finish.
Melange
A mix of
different colors of yarns knit together to create a
heathered
effect.
Mercerized
A product that
has gone through a process to produce a smooth,
lustrous
hand.
Mesh
Similar to a
pique knit, but with a more open texture for
increased
breathability. Larger knit than Cool Weave.
Micro
Fleece A high
density, anti-pilling fleece made of knit micro-fibers that are
brushed
less than a regular fleece garment. It has a high capacity for
warmth
without the weight.
Micro-Stripe
An ultra-fine
stripe that is knit into the fabric.
Microfiber
Fabric that is
tightly woven from a very fine poly thread and has a
sueded
finish for a luxurious, soft feel. Microfiber fabric is naturally
water
repellent due to its construction process and when specially
treated,
can also be waterproof.
Mid
Profile A cap
with a slope height in between that of a High Profile and Low
Profile.
It is most often structured with buckram.
Mother
of Pearl Logo Buttons Buttons made from Mother of Pearl, with a logo inscribed on them.
Nail
Head Design A
jacquard knitting pattern in which the jacquard forms a design
similar
to small nail heads.
Nublend™
The combination of a knitting and spinning process
developed by
JERZEES®
for their blended fleece that helps prevent pilling.
Overdyed
A process in
which yarn dyed fabrics or piece dyed garments are put
through
an additional dye color to create unique colors.
Oxford
A type of
fabric where the fibers are either cotton or blended
man-made
fibers.
Patch
Pocket A
pocket attached to the outside of a garment.
Pearlized
Buttons Buttons
that have a pearl-colored hue.
Pewter
and Horn Tone Buttons Buttons that incorporate pewter and horn tone, usually one
encompasses
the other.
Pewter
Buttons Buttons
that have a dull, metallic hue.
Pigment
Dyed A type of
dye used to create a distressed or washed look.
Pill
Free® A
process developed by Lee®
to help prevent pilling on
fleece
garments.
Pique
Knit A
knitting method that creates a fine textured surface that appears
similar
to a birdsnest or waffle weave.
Placket
The part of a
shirt or jacket where the garment fastens together.
Poly-fill
A warm
polyester lining found in the body or sleeves of outerwear
garments.
It has more loft than a regular nylon lining.
Polynosic
Features
similar characteristics to cotton and silk, has excellent luster
and
very little shrinkage.
Popcorn
Pique (PING) Alternating
rows of 2 different pique knits; one knit is a baby pique,
while
the other is a larger pique that resembles small circles knit
closely
together.
Poplin
A tightly
woven, durable, medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric
made
using a rib variation of the plain weave which creates a slight
ridge
effect.
Print
Pro™ A
knitting process developed by Hanes®
for their fleece
garments that
creates
a tighter knit for a better printing surface.
PVC
A polyurethane
coating that is added to make garments water
resistant.
R-Tek™
Fleece 100%
polyester fleece with an anti-pill finish whichprevents the
formation
of little balls on the surface of the fabric.
Raglan
Sleeves Sleeves
set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the armpit.
Reverse
Placket See
Placket, but reversed for women’s garments.
Rib
Knit A
textured knit that has the appearance of vertical lines. It is highly
elastic
and retains "memory".
Ring
Spun Yarn Yarn
made by continuously twisting and thinning a rope of cotton
fibers.
The twisting makes the short hairs of cotton stand out,
resulting
in a stronger yarn with a significantly softer hand.
Sandwashed
A washing
process in which the fabric is washed with very fine lava
rocks
or rubber/silicon balls resulting in a softer fabric with a relaxed
look
and reduced shrinkage.
Sculpted
Hem A hem that
is softly rounded for fashion detail. A collar that is
constructed
from the same material as the body of the garment.
Self-fabric
Sweatband Refers
to headwear where the sweatband is constructed with the
same
fabric as the crown.
Serge
Stitch An
overcasting technique done on the cut edge of the fabric to
prevent
unraveling.
Side
Vents Slits
found at the bottom of side seams. They are fashion details that
allow
for comfort and ease of movement.
Singles
A term used to
indicate the diameter of a yarn; the smaller the
number,
the thicker the yarn.
Slash
Pockets A
pocket that has to be entered through a slash on the outside of the
garment.
The pocket pouch is suspended from and attached to the
slash.
Stonewashed
A washing
process in which the fabric or garment is heavily washed
with
lavarocks or rubber/silicon balls. The result is a softer fabric with
a
distressed or weathered look and reduced shrinkage.
Storm
Flap A strip
of fabric sewn under or over the front zip or snap closure of an
outerwear
garment to protect against wind and moisture.
Structured
A cap style
with a lined front consisting of buckram, a stiff fabric, that
controls
the slope of the cap.
Sueded
Cotton A
fabric that goes through a brushing process to raise the nap and
give
the garment a soft hand.
Sueded
Nylon See
Sueded Cotton.
Taped
Seams A strip
of fabric sewn to the seam of a garment to prevent distortion.
In
outerwear, taped seams aid in waterproofing.
Taslan
Refers to how
the fibers are woven and the resulting texture. Used
mainly
in outerwear garments, Taslan is a durable and water repellent
nylon
fabric with a slightly shiny surface.
Teklon
A rugged,
stronger Taslan nylon that is water repellent.
Terra-Tek™
A durable and
water repellent Taslan with a matte finish.
Terry
Velour A type
of material with uncut loops on both sides. It has a soft, plush
feel
and is water absorbent.
Triple-Needle
Stitched See
Double-Needle Stitched but with 3 stitches.
Tubular
Collar Collar
which is knit in a tube form so it has no seams.
Tuck-In
Tails A shirt
constructed so the back hem is longer than the front. This aids
in
keeping the shirt tucked-in during strenuous activities.
Twill
A fabric
characterized by micro diagonal ribs producing a soft, smooth finish.
Twill
Tape Placket Lining Twill
tape is attached to the inside of the placket for a fashion effect.
Underarm
Grommets Small
holes in the armpit area to allow breathability and air circulation.
Unstructured
A low profile
cap style with a natural low sloping crown. No buckram
has
been added to the crown.
V
Patch A
section of material in a V shape that is sewn onto a garment
directly
under the collarette. Can provide support against stretching
the
neck opening and is also a style component.
Vents,
Front & Back Allow
for breathability and may aid in ease of decoration, allowing the
garment
to be hooped and embroidered with no show-through on the
inside
of the garment. Some vents are tacked down and are for
fashion
purposes only.
Welt
Collar and/or Cuffs A
single ply fabric with a finished edge that is used for collars and
cuffs
on sport shirts and short sleeve garments.
Wood
Tone Buttons Buttons
that simulate a wood appearance.
Yarn
Dyed Yarn that
has been dyed prior to the weaving or knitting of the
garment.
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