WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
ACRYLIC see Synthetic fibers.
BONDED FABRIC are two differnt layers of fabric combined into one.
CANVAS
is an extremly heavy duty fabric, often made of
cotton. Used for making sails, bags, shoes
and other funktions where sturdiness is required.
CVC
(Chief Value Cotton) is a mix of high quality
cotton and polyester, where cotton is more
than 50%.
EASY CARE
is an expression that means easy to handle and
manage through time. The product has been
treated mechanically or with chemicals to make
ironing or pressing easier. The treatment will
fade away over time.
ELASTANE
is a common name for a synthetic fiber known
for its exceptional elasticity. One of the most
famous is LYCRA®.
FLEECE
is the common name for a soft fabric, usually
made of polyester. Have a short pile and the
fabric is both warm and breathable.
GAUGE
is the unit of measure that refers to the knitting
machines fineness size.
INTERLOCK
is a joined closely knit textile fabric, mostly
used as lining.
COMBED COTTON
is a soft version of cotton, a method where the
shorter fibres have been removed leaving the f
ibres well paralleled. The yarn takes colouring
better, will get stronger and softer.
CARDED COTTON
compared to combed cotton, this process is
not as smooth, having more fibres “sticking
out” and is often a little bit rougher.
LYCRA® is a registrated brand from INVISTA, see Elastane.
MESH
is a ”net” looking textile, often used in the inside
of sport garments.
MICRO FLEECE
is the same as fleece but with a shorter pile.
See fleece.
REGENATE FIBRE
is the name of art silk developed of the
cellulose fibre. Most common is viscose, modal
and acetate.
RIBBING
is a pattern in which vertical stripes of stockinette
stitch alternative with vertical stripes of reverse
stockinette stitch. It gives more elasticity.
RINGSPUN FABRIC
means of taking the rougher feel of raw cotton
and making it smoother to the touch. Essentially,
the process for producing ringspun fabric
involved using a spinning method, such as on a
spinning wheel, to create a slightly finer thread.
is a light-weight nylon fabric with inter-woven
RIP-STOP
ripstop reinforce ment threads in a crosshatch
pattern.
SINGLE JERSEY a fine fabric most often used to make t-shirts.
SOFT SHELL
is a term used on soft materials with the ability
to block water partially, and comes with different
degrees of water resistance and breath ability.
SYNTHETIC FIBERS is a collection name of all fibres that been
artifcial produced out of synthetic polymers.
Most common is polyester, polyamides and
acrylic.
TACTEL
is a trademarked brand produced by Invista.
It has a cotton like feel.
T/C
is a shortname for polyester/cotton mix, where
polyester makes ca 65%.
TWILL
comes from a method of weaving textiles that
have a high wear and tear quality. Jeans, work
wear and some shirts are often made from twill.
VISCOSE see regenerate fibres.
VELCRO®
is a brand name of fabric hook-and-loop fasten
ers, but it’s so well known that it has become
the generic term for a type of product.
OPEN END SPINNING is a technology for creating yarn without using
a spindle. It’s not suitable for thin yarn.
is a weaving style, normally used with cotton.
PIQUÉ
Characterized by raised parallel cords or fine
ribbing.
POLYAMIDES see Synthetic fibers.
POLYESTER
is the most important fiber of all synthetic fibers,
see synthetic fibers.
PU
is an abbreviation of Polyurethane, which is a
water resistant film (or coating) used for example
on outwear as jackets and bags.
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