Thread Logic Glossary |
50/50 |
Fifty percent cotton and fifty percent polyester, also know as poly cotton. |
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A treatment applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of little balls on the surface due to abrasion during wear. |
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Very small pique knit. |
Back Yoke |
A piece of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the shoulders. |
Basket Weave Knit |
A process of weaving yarns back and forth resulting i.two-tone appearance. |
Birdseye Jacquard |
A small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the fabric. |
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A decorative stitch used to finish an un-hemmed blanket. The stitch can be seen on both sides of the blanket. |
Blanks |
Un-decorated or embellished garments. |
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Fleece with multiple layers bonded together to form a higher functioning garment. |
Box Pleat |
A single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for more room and comfort. |
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Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all excess lint and fibers from the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish. |
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A stiff fabric that controls the slope of a cap. |
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A dressier fabric woven with white threads across colored threads. |
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Fabric that blocks wind and resists rain. The fabric has spaces too small for water droplets to get in, but allows excess perspiration and body heat to escape. This is all done with a thinly spun yarn that is tightly woven for a dense weave. |
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 than Cool Mesh, it has a denser feel. |
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A rounded, ribbed collar, cut loose to the neck. |
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A density of the weave in a nylon or polyester product. |
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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. |
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A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than average golfwear. |
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Fabric that helps keep you comfortable and dry by moving perspiration from your skin to the outside for rapid evaporation. The process happens by transferring perspiration through layers of fabric. As the body, produces moisture, these layers carry the moisture through the garment and up to the outside layer where it is dispersed across the outer surface and released into the air. |
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Tightly woven fabric that provides wind and snag resistance. |
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Buttons or trims that are the same color as the garment onto which they are sewn. |
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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. |
Extended Tail |
When the back portion of the garment is longer that the front. Assists in keeping the garment tucked in during normal activity. |
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Small holes or perforations made in a series to allow for breathability in caps. Finished with either stitching or brass grommets. |
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A dyeing process that occurs after the garment is assembled. |
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A wash process where softners 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. |
Hand |
Quality or characteristic of fabrics, perceived by sense of touch; its tactile qualities |
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Fabric heavier than 10 ounces per linear yard, equal to 1.6 yield. Standard weight is 8 ounces or lighter. |
Henley Style |
Shirt featuring a banded neck and button placket; may be ribbed. |
Herringbone |
An intricate fabric pattern that features rows of tiny parallel marks that come to a point and slope in opposite directions giving the appearance of chevrons. |
High Profile |
A cap style with a high slope structured buckram - a stiff fabric lining. Less fitted to the head. |
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Buttons that appear to be manufactured from horn. |
Houndstooth |
A medium sized broken check effect that is knit into the fabric. |
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A fabric that has two-ply knit simultaneously to form one thicker and heavier ply. It has a more natural stretch than a jersey knit, a soft hand, and the same appearance and feel on both sides. |
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A pattern knit directly into the fabric during the manufacturing process. Typically, 2 or more colors are used. |
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This fabric has definite smooth sided (the outside) and textured side (the inside). |
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A cap style with a low slope that is more closely fitted to the head. Can be either structured or unstructured. |
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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 than knit than cool weave. |
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This fabric is tightly woven from a very fine polyester thread and has a sueded finish for a luxurious, soft feel. Microfiber fabric is naturally water repellent due to its construction and when specially treated, can also be waterproof. |
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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. |
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A jacquard knitting pattern in which the jacquard forms a design similar to small nail heads. |
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A type of fabric where the fibers are either cotton or blended man-made fibers. |
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A type of dye used to create a distressed or washed look. |
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A knitting method that creates a fine textured surface that appears similar to a birds nest or waffle weave. |
Placket |
The part of a shirt when the garment fastens together. |
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A knitting process developed by Hanes® for their fleece garments that creates a tighter knit for a better printing surface. |
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Knitted using 100% fine denier polyester yarns. The pile is napped on the front and back to promote a very soft hand with exceptional loft. |
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Polyester and rayon blend that features similar characteristics to cotton and silk; has excellent luster and very little shrinkage. |
Poplin |
A tightly woven, durable medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave, which creates a sight ridge effect. |
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100% polyester fleece with an anti-pill finish which prevents the formation of little balls on the surface of the fabric. |
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Sleeve 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. |
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A textured knit that has the appearance of vertical lines. It is highly elastic and retains a "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. |
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A hat where there is contrasting trim between the upper and lower part of the visor. |
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A rounded neck larger than a crewneck but smaller than a boat neck. |
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A collar that is constructed from the same material as the body of the garment. |
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Refers to headwear where the sweatband is constructed with the same fabric as the crown. |
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A style of sleeve that is sewn into the shoulder, as opposed to the neck. |
Side Vents |
Slits found at the bottom of side seams. They are fashion details that allow for comfort and ease of movement. |
Single Needle |
A stitch requiring a single needle and thread, characterized by its straight-line pathway. |
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A term used to indicate the diameter of a yarn; the smaller the number, the thicker the yarn. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A strip of fabric sewn under or over the front zip or snap closure of an outerwear garment to protect against wind and moisture. |
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A cap style with a lined front consisting of buckram, a stiff fabric that controls the slope of the cap. |
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. |
Tencel |
A fabric made from the cellulose found in wood pulp, which is processed into a silk-like delicate fabric. |
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A type of material with uncut loops on both sides. It has a soft, plush feel and is water absorbent. |
Triple-Needle Stitched |
A finish used on a sleeve and / or bottom hem that uses three needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching. It gives the garment a cleaner, more finished look and adds durability. |
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A fabric characterized by micro diagonal ribs producing a soft, smooth finish. |
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A low profile cap style with a natural low sloping crown. No buckram has been added to the crown. |
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The ability to resist penetration by water, not the rigorous as waterproof. |
Waterproof |
The ability of a fabric to withstand penetration by water. |
Weathered Twill |
A special dye process resulting in a softer fabric with a weathered appearance that will continue to enhance with each wash. |
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A single ply fabric with a finished edge that is used for collars and cuffs on sport shirts and short sleeve garments. |
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Fabric constructed by the interlacing of two or more sets of yarns at right angles to each other. |
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Yarn that has been dyed prior to the weaving or knitting of the garment |