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Glossary of Terms
1x1 Rib |
| The width of each rib is the same as the width between each rib. This helps the garment retain its elasticity. |
Acrylic |
| A manufactured fiber derived from polyacrylonitrile. Its major properties include a soft, wool-like hand, machine washable and dryable, excellent color retention. Solution-dyed versions have excellent resistance to sunlight and chlorine degradation. |
Anti-pill |
| A finish applied to fabric to prevent pilling. |
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. |
Bartacked |
| Reinforced stitching applied to high stress points in garments such as edges of pockets, pant flies or button holes. It appears as a 1 cm bar of stitching. |
Basket Weave |
| A variation of the plain weave construction, formed by treating two or more warp yarns and/or two or more filling yarns as one unit in the weaving process. Yarns in a basket weave are laid into the woven construction flat, and maintain a parallel relationship. Both balanced and unbalanced basket weave fabrics can be produced. Examples of basket weave construction includes monk cloth and oxford cloth. |
Box Pleat |
| A single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for more room and comfort. |
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