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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.
4-Needle
Stitched
Double-Needle stitched but with four stitches.
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 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.
Cami-Strap Very narrow shoulder
straps.
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 resulting in a smooth yarn used in finer garments.
Cool
Mesh Similar to a pique knit
but with a more open texture for increased breathability.
Features a soft hand for better comfort.
Cool
Weave Similar to a pique knit,
but with a more open texture for increased breathability.
Slightly larger knit than Cool Mesh, it has a denser
feel.
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, armholes, waistband,
and wrists of garments to create a cleaner, more durable
finish.
Denier
A density of the weave
in a nylon or polyester product.
Dobby A decorative weave, usually
geometric, that is woven into the fabric.
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 A high activity sportswear
fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than average
golfwear.
Drop
Needle A knit fabric characterized
by vertical lines within the cloth. Manufactured by
“dropping” a needle from the knitting cylinder.
Duck
Cloth Tightly woven fabric
that provides wind and snag resistance.
Dyed-To-Match Buttons or trims that
are the same color as the garment onto which they
are sewn.
EcoSpun A fleece outerwear fabric
made from at least 50% materials reclaimed from recycled
plastic soda pop bottles.
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
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.
Garment
Dyed
A dyeing process that occurs after the garment is
assembled.
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.
Iridescent
Buttons
Buttons with a lustrous, rainbow-like hue.
Jacquard
Knit
A pattern knit directly into the fabric during the
manufacturing process. Typically, 2 or more colors
are used.
Jersey
Knit This fabric has a definite
smooth side, the outside, and a textured side, the
inside.
Lamborder A flat rib knit, with
specified dimensions, that is used to function as
a placket and placket facing.
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.
Microfiber This fabric 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.
Micro
Cord A very fine wale cord.
Micro-Stripe An ultra-fine stripe
that is knit into the fabric.
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.
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.
Iridescent
Buttons
Buttons with a lustrous, rainbow-like hue.
Jacquard
Knit
A pattern knit directly into the fabric during the
manufacturing process. Typically, 2 or more colors
are used.
Jersey
Knit This fabric has a definite
smooth side, the outside, and a textured side, the
inside.
Lamborder A flat rib knit, with
specified dimensions, that is used to function as
a placket and placket facing.
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.
Microfiber This fabric 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.
Micro
Cord A very fine wale cord.
Micro-Stripe An ultra-fine stripe
that is knit into the fabric.
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
Buttons
Buttons that have a dull, metallic hue.
Pewter
and Horn Tone Buttons Buttons that incorporate pewter and horn tone, usually one encompasses
the other.
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-filled 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
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.
Raglan
Sleeves
Sleeves set with a diagonal seam from the neck to
the armpit.
Rapid
Dry A fabric designed with
a unique weave to wick away moisture from the body.
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.
R-Tek™
Fleece
100% polyester fleece with an anti-pill finish which
prevents the formation of little balls on the surface
of the fabric.
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.
Self-Fabric
Collar 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
lava rocks 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.
Tencel A fabric made from the
cellulose found in wood pulp which is processed into
a silk-like, delicate fabric.
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.
Tone
on Tone Jacquard Collar See Jacquard Knit. The two colors being used are the same.
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.
Tuck
Stitch Refers
to the look of the knit where some stitches are actually
under the other stitches. Gives the shirt a waffle-weave
type texture and look.
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.
Washer Nylon A nylon
garment treated with a special finish to produce a
crinkled effect.
Weathered
Twill
A special dye process resulting in a softer fabric
with a weathered appearance that will continue to
enhance with each wash.
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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