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Glossary of Terms
Embroidery |
| An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which coloured threads are sewn on to the fabric to create a design. Embroidery may be done either by hand or machine. |
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. |
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.
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Facing |
| A piece of fabric that is sewn to the collar, front opening, cuffs, or arms eye of a garment to create a finished look. |
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. |
Gauge |
| A measurement most commonly associated with knitting equipment. It can mean the number of needles per inch in a knitting machine. However, in full fashioned hosiery and sweater machines, the number of needles per 1-1/2 inches represents the gauge. |
Heather |
| A yarn that is spun using pre-dyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to give a particular look. (For example, black and white may be blended together to create a grey heathered yarn.) The term, heather, may also be used to describe the fabric made from heathered yarns. |
Herringbone |
| A variation on the twill weave construction in which the twill is reversed, or broken, at regular intervals, producing a zig-zag effect. |
Horn Tone Buttons |
| Buttons that appear to be manufactured from horn. |
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