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Glossary of Terms
Carding |
| A process which eliminates fibers too short for inclusion in the spun yarn. The process also removes dirt and foreign matter still remaining in the fiber mass, and arranges the fibers into a very thin layer. |
Combing |
| The combing process is an additional step beyond carding. In this process the fibers are arranged in a highly parallel form, and additional short fibers are removed, producing high quality yarns with excellent strength, fineness, and uniformity. |
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. |
Cotton |
| A unicellular, natural fiber that grows in the seed pod of the cotton plant. Fibers are typically 1/2 inch to 2 inches long. The longest staple fibers, longer than 1 1/2 inch, including the Pima and Egyptian varieties, produce the highest quality cotton fabrics. |
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 |
Denim |
| True denim is a twill weave cotton-like fabric made with different coloured yarns in the warp and the weft. Due to the twill construction, one colour predominates on the fabric surface. |
Dobby Weave |
| Geometric figures of a complex construction that are woven as a regular pattern into the fabric. They are more expensive to produce than most other weave types. |
Double Knit |
| A weft knit fabric in which two layers of loops are formed that cannot be separated. A double knit machine, which has two complete sets of needles, is required for this construction. |
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. |
Double Weave |
| A woven fabric construction made by interlacing two or more sets of warp yarns with two or more sets of filling yarns. The most common double weave fabrics are made using a total of either four or five sets of yarns. |
Dry-Fiber |
| A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than average golfwear. |
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