| 1x1 Rib |
Also 2x2 rib knit trim. The width of each rib is the same as the width
between each rib. This helps the garment to retain its
elasticity.
|
| 4-Needle Stitched |
Double-needle stitched but with four stitches
|
| 2-Way Zipper |
A zipper with two zipper pulls so that it can be unzipped from either
direction.
|
| Air Mesh |
A mesh that has
multiple layers to allow air to pass through the
fabric
|
| Airjet Yarn |
Cotton and polyester garments which provide for
a virtually "pill free" look, wash after wash.
|
| Allen Solley
placket |
A one-piece placket that's
hidden after being sewn. This process utilizes the existing fabric for the
outside placket face. This is an upscale placket type. |
| All Weather Microfiber |
100% Polyester Microfiber with waterproof coating and fully taped seams.
100% waterproof
|
| Award
jacket |
A baseball-style jacket with
contrasting striped trim. |
| Anatomically
correct straps |
Straps on a golf bag that are
designed to fit the shape of a person's shoulders for maximum
comfort. |
| Anti-Pill |
A treatment applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of little
balls on the fabric's surface due to abrasion during wear.
|
| Argyle |
Typically a diamond pattern woven into a garment
|
| Baby Pique |
Very small pique knit. See Pique Knit.
|
| Back Pleats |
Tiny folds in the material on the back of a garment that allow for more room
and comfort.
|
| 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.
|
| Ballistic
nylon |
a thick, durable, synthetic
nylon fabric. |
| Bartacked |
Reinforced stitching, for example, the rivets used on the pockets of
jeans.
|
| Birdseye Jacquard |
A small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the
fabric.
|
| Blanket Stitch |
A decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch can be
seen on both sides of the blanket.
|
| Blend |
A term applied to a yarn or fabric that is made up of more than one
fiber.
|
| Body Mapping Technology (NIKE GOLF) |
Strategically placed ventilation zones to increase breathability and improve
airflow across the body.
|
| Bonded Fleece |
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.
|
| Brushed Cotton |
Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers from
the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.
|
| Button-Through Sleeve Placket |
A small placket located on the sleeve, by the cuff, which contains a single
button closure.
|
| Cami-Strap |
Very narrow shoulder straps.
|
| Cashmere |
The fine, downy wool growing beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.
The scarcity of the fiber and the handiwork required to convert the fiber into a
luxurious garment contribute to the cashmere's price.
|
| Casual Microfiber |
100% Polyester Microfiber fabric that is water repellent and wind
resistant.
|
| Cavalry Twill |
A type of twill weave (pattern of the twill)
|
| Chambray |
A dressier fabric woven with white threads across colored
threads.
|
| Clima_FIT (NIKE GOLF) |
Fabric that blocks wind and resists rain. The fabric has spaces too small
for water droplets to get in, but allowing excess perspiration and body heat to
escape. This is all done with a thinly spun yarn that is tightly woven for a
dense weave.
|
| Collar |
The upright or turned-over neckband of a coat, jacket or
shirt.
|
| Collarett |
The trim around the neck of a t-shirt or sweatshirt.
|
| Colorfast |
A dyed fabric's ability to resist fading due to washing, exposure to
sunlight, and other environmental conditions.
|
| Combed Cotton |
Cotton yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and straighten or
arrange longer fibers in parallel order.
|
| 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 knit than Cool Mesh, it has a denser
feel.
|
| Cord Locks |
A stopper or toggle on a draw cord that keeps the cord from retracting into
the garmet.
|
| Corduroy |
A cut filling pile cloth with narrow to wide ribs, can be found in
polyester, and man-made blends.
|
| Cotton |
Soft vegetable fiber obtained from the seedpod of the cotton
plant.
|
| Coverseamed |
A finish in which two needles are used to create parallel rows of visible
stitching. It is used around the neck, arm holes, waistband, and wrists of
garments to create a cleaner, more durable finish.
|
| Critical Seam-Seal |
Seams that are sealed with a waterproof tape only in areas that are
susceptible to water like shoulders, front seams and zippers.
|
| Denier |
A density of the weave in a nylon or polyester product.
|
| Dobby |
A decorative weave, usually geometric, that is woven into the
fabric.
|
| Double Knit |
A circular knit fabric knitted via double stitch on a double needle frame to
provide a double thickness.
|
| 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.
|
| Down |
The soft fluffy under feathers of ducks and geese.
|
| Dri-FIT (NIKE GOLF) |
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.
|
| Dri-FIT UV (NIKE GOLF) |
Same as Dri-FIT (see Dri_FIT) that also features 30 UPF.
|
| Drop Needle |
A knit fabric characterized by vertical lines within the cloth. Manufactured
by "dropping" a needle from the knitting cylinder.
|
| Drop Tail |
A longer back than front for the purpose of keeping the shirt tucked in.
Also referred to as Extended Tail.
|
| Dry-Fiber |
A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than
average golfwear.
|
| Dry-Fiber Dynamics (PING®) |
A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than
average golfwear.
|
| Duck Cloth |
Tightly woven fabric that provides wind and snag
resistance.
|
| Dyed-to-Match |
Describes buttons or trims that are the same color as the garment onto which
they are sewn.
|
| EcoSpun |
A fleece outerwear fabric made from at least 50% materials reclaimed from
recycled plastic soda pop bottles.
|
| End-on-End |
A 2-ply weave of different color yarns that run parallel against each other
so that both colors are visible.
|
| 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.
|
| Etched-Tone Buttons |
A more upscale horn-tone button with an etched pattern.
|
| Extended Tail |
When the back portion of the garment is longer than the front. Assists in
keeping the garment tucked in during normal activity. Also referred to as Drop
Tail.
|
| Eyelets |
Small holes or perforations made in a series to allow breathability.
Finished with either stitching or brass grommets.
|
| Full Cut |
Refers to a garment's fit as being generous and roomy.
|
| Garment Dyed |
A dyeing process that occurs after the garment is
assembled.
|
| 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.
|
| Grosgrain |
A closely woven silk or rayon fabric with narrow horizontal
stripes.
|
| Hand |
The way the fabric feels when it is touched.
|
| Herringbone |
A chevron or zigzag pattern, knit into fabric.
|
| High Profile |
A cap style with a high slope structured with a buckram - a stiff fabric
lining. Less fitted to the head.
|
| Honeycomb Pique |
A pique fabric with a waffle or cellular appearance.
|
| Horn-Tone Buttons |
Buttons that appear to be manufactured from horn.
|
| Houndstooth |
A medium sized broken check effect that is knit into the
fabric.
|
| IL50 |
Fabric treatment used on garments that allows them to withstand more than 50
washes through the extreme conditions of industrial laundering
machines.
|
| Interlock Knit |
A fabric that has two plys knit simultaneously to form one thicker and
heavier ply. It has more natural stretch than a jersey knit, a soft hand, and
the same appearance and feel on both sides.
|
| Iridescent Buttons |
Buttons with a lustrous, rainbow-like hue.
|
| Jacquard Knit |
A pattern knit directly into the fabric during the manufacturing process.
Typically, two or more colors are used.
|
| Jersey Knit |
Fabric has a definite smooth side, the outside, and a textured side, the
inside.
|
| Lamborder |
A flat rib knit, with specified dimensions that is used to function as a
placket and placket facing.
|
| Leather |
An animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then
tanning.
|
| Linen |
A flax product, linen absorbs moisture quickly and does not soil
easily.
|
| Locker Loop |
A looped piece of fabric in the neck of the garment for the convenience of
hanging the garment on a hook. Can also be located at the center of the back
yoke on the inside or outside of a garment.
|
| Locker Patch |
A semi-oval panel sewn into the inside back portion of a garment, just under
the collar seam, to reinforce the garment and minimize stretching when hung on a
hook. The patch also allows for the garment tag or label to be sewn below the
neckline to help prevent irritation.
|
| Low Profile |
A cap style with a low slope that is more closely fitted to the head. Can be
either structured or unstructured.
|
| Lycra® |
INVISTA's trademark for a synthetic fabric material with elastic properties
of "spandex".
|
| Matte Taslan |
See Taslan but with a dull finish.
|
| Melamine |
A highly resistant, exceptionally strong plastic laminate material sometimes
used in buttons.
|
| Melange |
A mix of different colors of yarns knit together to create a heathered
effect.
|
| Mercerized |
A product that has gone through a process to produce a smooth, lustrous
hand.
|
| Mercerized Cotton |
Cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide. The thread is
given a caustic soda bath that is then neutralized with an acid bath. This
treatment increases luster, sheen, strength, affinity to dye, resistance to
mildew, and also reduces lint. Only the finest cotton is reserved for this
process.
|
| Mesh |
Similar to a pique knit, but with a more open texture for increased
breathability. Larger knit than Cool Weave.
|
| Microfiber |
Fabric that is tightly woven from a very fine poly thread and has a sueded
finish for a luxurious, soft feel. Microfiber fabric is naturally water
repellent due to its construction process and when specially treated, can also
be waterproof.
|
| Micro Fleece |
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.
|
| Micro Cord |
A very fine wale cord.
|
| Micro-Stripe |
An ultra-fine stripe that is knit into the fabric.
|
| Mid Profile |
A cap with a slope height in between that of a High Profile and Low Profile.
It is most often structured with buckram.
|
| Mother of Pearl Logo Buttons |
Buttons made from Mother of Pearl, with a logo inscribed on
them.
|
| Nail Head Design |
A jacquard knitting pattern in which the jacquard forms a design similar to
small nail heads.
|
| Non-Iron |
Chemically treated fabrics that are resistant to wrinkles. These fabrics
allow you to wash without the need for pressing. Clothes look fresh and maintain
a sophisticated look for each wearing.
|
| NuBlend |
The combination of a knitting and spinning process developed by JERZEES® for
their blended fleece that helps prevent pilling.
|
| Nylon |
A synthetic polymer, a plastic, durable fabric used in apparel and other
everyday items.
|
| Ottoman |
A tightly woven plain weave ribbed fabric with a hard, slightly lustered
surface. The ribbed effect is created by weaving a finer silk or manufactured
warp yarn with a heavier filler yarn (usually cotton or wool).
|
| Overdyed |
A process in which yarn dyed fabrics or piece dyed garments are put through
an additional dye color to create unique colors.
|
| Oxford |
A type of fabric where the fibers are either cotton or blended man-made
fibers.
|
| Pashmina |
A luxurious shawl, wrap, or scarf made of finer fabrics like silk and
cashmere.
|
| Patch Pocket |
A pocket attached to the outside of the garment.
|
| Peached |
A fabric that has been processed to have the lofty softness of a
peach.
|
| Pearlized Buttons |
Buttons that have a pearl-colored hue.
|
| Pewter Buttons |
Buttons that have a dull, metallic hue.
|
Pewter and
Horn-Tone Buttons |
Buttons that incorporate pewter and horn tone, usually one encompasses the
other.
|
| Pigment Dyed |
A type of dye used to create a distressed or washed look.
|
| Pill |
A tangled ball of fibers that appears on the surface of a fabric, as a
result of wear or continued friction or rubbing on teh surface of the
fabric.
|
| Pima Cotton |
A high-end yarn made by plying yarns spun from long combed staple. One of
the best grades of cotton in the world. Pima cotton has extra long fiber lengths
making it soft, yet strong.
|
| Pima-Tek |
Lightweight pima cotton, polyester and spandex jersey knit with a smooth
hand and plenty of stretch for active wear. Also contains moisture wicking
properties.
|
| Pique Knit |
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 or jacket where the edges of the fabric overlap, often
fastened with buttons.
|
| Ply |
Two or more yarns that have been twisted together.
|
| Poly-Fill |
A warm polyester lining found in the body or sleeves of outerwear garments.
It has more loft than a regular nylon lining.
|
| Polyester |
A strong, durable synthetic fabric with a low moisture
absorbency.
|
| Polynosic |
Features similar characteristics to cotton and silk, has excellent luster
and very little shrinkage.
|
Popcorn Pique
(PING®) |
Alternating rows of two different pique knits; one knit is a baby pique,
while the other is a larger pique that resembles small circles knit closely
together.
|
| Poplin |
A tightly woven, durable, medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric made
using a rib variation of the plain weave which creates a slight ridge
effect.
|
| Pre-Shrunk |
Fabrics or garments that have received a pre-shrinking
treatment.
|
| Print Pro |
A knitting process developed by Hanes® for their fleece garments that
creates a tighter knit for a better printing surface.
|
| PVC |
A polyurethane coating that is added to make garments water
resistant.
|
| R-Tek Fleece |
100% polyester fleece with an anti-pill finish which prevents the formation
of little balls on the surface of the fabric.
|
| Raglan Sleeves |
Sleeves 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.
|
| Rib Knit |
A textured knit that has the appearance of vertical lines. It is highly
elastic and retains "memory".
|
| Ring Spun |
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.
|
| Running Stitch |
A stitch that is spaced equally, with the underside stitching being half the
length of the external side.
|
| Sandwashed |
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.
|
| Satin |
Fabric that has a smooth, lustrous face effect while the back of the
material is dry.
|
| Sculpted Hem |
A hem that is softly rounded for fashion detail.
|
| Seam-Sealed |
Seams that are sealed with a special waterproof tape or a rolling process to
make a garment completely waterproof.
|
| Self-Fabric Collar |
A collar that is constructed from the same material as the body of the
garment.
|
Self-Fabric
Sweatband |
Refers to headwear where the sweatband is constructed with the same fabric
as the crown
|
| Serge Stitch |
An overcasting technique done on the cut edge of the fabric to prevent
unraveling.
|
| Sensor Cool (PING®) |
Polyester fabric specially blended to absorb body heat and release it back
when needed.
|
| Side Vents |
Slits found at the bottom of side seams. They are fashion details that allow
for comfort and ease of movement.
|
| Silk |
Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. It is
obtained from the cocoon of silkworm reared in captivity. The shimmering
appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fiber's triangular prism-like
structure which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different
angles.
|
| Singles |
A term used to indicate the diameter of a yarn; the smaller the number, the
thicker the yarn.
|
| Slash Pockets |
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.
|
| Sphere Dry (NIKE) |
This patented fabric has a raised "bumpy" surface that lines the inside of
the shirt. These bumps not only create an appealing athletic-inspired texture,
they also work together like a funnel to draw perspiration from the inside out.
The fabric's three-dimensional construction creates air space around you to
reduce cling.
|
| Sport-Wick |
A moisture-wicking fabric that includes anti-static properties for comfort
during light warm-ups and cool-downs.
|
| Stonewashed |
A washing process in which the fabric or garment is heavily washed with lava
rocks or rubber / silicon balls. The result is a softer fabric with a distressed
or weathered look and reduced shrinkage.
|
| Storm-FIT (NIKE GOLF) |
Ultra-fine microfiber polyester with a breathable coating to provide total
protection from water and wind.
|
| Storm Flap |
A strip of fabric sewn under or over the front zip or snap closure of an
outerwear garment to protect against wind and moisture.
|
| Structured |
A cap style with a lined front consisting of buckram, a stiff fabric, that
controls the slope of the cap.
|
| Sueded Cotton |
A fabric that goes through a brushing process to raise the nap and give the
garment a soft hand.
|
| Supima® Cotton |
One of the best grades of cotton in the world, the premium fiber is longer,
finer and stronger than other cotton. The name "Supima" is an abbreviation for
Superior Pima. (see Pima Cotton). The name "Supima®" is a licensed trademark
owned by Supima and its members. It is used to promote textile and apparel
products made of 100% American Pima cotton, but is strictly controlled by the
grower association.
|
| 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.
|
| Teklon |
A rugged, stronger Taslan nylon that is water repellent.
|
| Tencel |
A fabric made from the fiber found in wood pulp which is processed into a
silk-like, delicate fabric.
|
| Terra-Tek |
A durable and water repellent Taslan with a matte finish.
|
| Terry Velouor |
A type of material with uncut loops on both sides. It has a soft, plush feel
and is water absorbent.
|
| Therma-FIT (NIKE GOLF) |
Fabric is designed from a densely constructed weave that is brushed on both
sides to create air pockets. These air pockets in the fabric trap and retain
body heat, but not moisture.
|
| Thread Count |
The actual number of warp ends and filling picks per inch in a woven cloth.
In knitted fabric, thread count implies the number of wales or
ribs.
|
| Tone-on-Tone Jacquard Collar |
See Jacquard Knit. The two colors being used are the same.
|
| Tricot Lining |
A very lightweight nylon lining often used in shorts.
|
| Triple-Needle Stitched |
See Double-Needle stitched but with 3 stitches.
|
| Tubular Collar |
Collar which is knit in a tube form so it has no seams.
|
| Tuck-In Tails |
A shirt constructed so the back hem is longer than the front. This aids in
keeping the shirt tucked-in during strenuous activities.
|
| Tuck Stitch |
Refers to the look of the knit where some stitches are actually under the
other stitches. Gives the shirt a waffle-weave type texture and
look.
|
| Twill Tape Placket Lining |
Twill tape is attached to the inside of the placket for a fashion
effect.
|
| Twill |
A fabric characterized by micro diagonal ribs producing a soft, smooth
finish.
|
| Two-ply |
Ply is a term to describe a yarn that has more than one end to make up the
overall yarn. Having a thickness made up of two layers or strands. Adds
durability, weight and quality.
|
| Underarm Grommets |
Small holes in the armpit area to allow breathability and air
circulation.
|
| Unstructured |
A low profile cap style with a natural low sloping crown. No buckram has
been added to the crown.
|
| V Patch |
A section of material in a V shape that is sewn onto a garment directly
under the collarette. Can provide support against stretching the neck opening
and is also a style component.
|
| Vents, Front and Back |
Allow for breathability and may aid in ease of decoration, allowing the
garment to be hooped and embroidered with no show-through on the inside of the
garment. Some vents are tacked down and are for fashion purposes
only.
|
| Waffle Weave / Knit |
A waffle, or square pattern, knit or woven into a garment.
|
| Waterproof |
A garment that is seam-sealed and able to withstand a specific amount of
water pressure.
|
| Water-Resistant |
Fabric treated chemically to resist water.
|
| Washer Nylon |
A nylon garment treated with a special finish to produce a crinkled
effect.
|
| 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.
|
| Wickability |
The ability of a fiber or a fabric to disperse moisture and allow it to pass
through to the surface of the fabric, so that evaporation can take
place.
|
| Wood-Tone Buttons |
Buttons that simulate a wood appearance.
|
| Yarn-Dyed |
Yarn that has been dyed prior to the weaving or knitting of the
garment.
|
| Yoke Back |
A piece of fabric that connects the back of the garment to the shoulders.
This allows the garment to lay flat.
|
| Zipper Garage |
A flap of material located at the collar to keep the zipper pull away from
your skin. |
