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Glossary of terms Banded Cuffs - A piece of single-ply material, usually ribbed, which is added to the ends of sleeves to form a cuff. Collarette - A crewneck collar shaped as a single piece with no vertical seam. Combed Cotton - Raking a comb-like device over cotton fibers captures only the longest, strongest fibers, which are then spun into a very durable thread. Flash - Flashing is necessary when screen printing light color over dark fabric. A layer of white must be laid down first and "flashed" or dried before adding secondary colors. Garment Washed - A process applied to a garment after manufacturing to impart a weathered, or "washed", look. Hand - Describes the relative softness of a fabric. Jacquard - Any number of a myriad of patterns that appear in polo shirt fabrics. Collars can have a jacquard pattern also. Ottoman Knit - Also known as "cool knit" or "cool weave", this state-of-the-art fabric has a miniscule box-like pattern and certain wicking properties to keep moisture away from the skin. Placket - The material at the front of a polo or golf shirt that contains buttons on one side, and button holes on the other. Pre-shrunk - Does NOT mean "pre-washed". Instead, the term refers to a manufacturing process whereby the fabric is compressed before a garment is sewn from it. The fabric de-compresses during washing, compensating for any natural shrinkage. Print Platform - The outer weave of a garment which provides the platform for inks. Reinforced Placket - Stitching in the shape of a rectangle at the bottom of a placket, for reinforcement. Resort Cuff - Also known as a "logo cuff", describes a cuff that has a small blank space in the pattern to provide a spot for embroidering. Ringspun Cotton - A process that spins the cotton prior to knitting, creating a softer feel to the fabric. Found in more expensive tees and polos. Ringer - A t-shirt with collar and sleeve cuffs of a different color than the body of the tee. Single Needle - Found in better polos, a single stitch provides a more comfortable seam for the wearer. Singles - A gauge used in fabric descriptions to denote the size of the yarn used to make the fabric. Expressed as "18/1" or "16/1", the smaller number, the denser (generally) the fabric. Taping - Additional pieces of fabric sewn over a finished seam, adding comfort and durability to a garment. Welt Cuffs - Additional pieces of fabric, usually ribbed then folded and sewn to create a 2-ply cuff. Mercerization - Is a treatment for cotton fabric and thread mostly employed to give cotton a lustrous appearance. |
