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Glossary of Terms
Waterproof |
| Describes fabrics featuring specially developed films and membranes with pores too small for water molecules to pass through. Garments deemed waterproof feature taped seams that provide an impenetrable barrier to moisture. |
Water Resistant |
| Describes fabrics that inherently shed light precipitation, but which may wet out when faced with heavy precipitation. Fabrics may be more breathable than waterproof fabrics and garments deemed water resistant may not feature taped seams. |
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. |
Woven Fabric |
| Fabrics composed of two sets of yarns. One set of yarns, the warp, runs along the length of the fabric. The other set of yarns, the fill or weft, is perpendicular to the warp. Woven fabrics are held together by weaving the warp and the fill yarns over and under each other. |
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