PPB May 2020

T-Sh i r t s Banded self-collar: A type of collar made of the same material as the shirt. The two basic kinds of this collar are the simulated, made of two pieces, or the true, made of four pieces. Burnout: Usually a blended fabric (cotton/poly, for instance) treated with a chemical to slightly dissolve one fiber in the cloth. The result is a sheer, lacy design often giving the fabric a vintage, worn-in feel. Because of this process, each garment is unique, and similar to tie-dyed or pigment-dyed fabric, there are often variations in the design and color. Cationic fabric: The fabric undergoes a unique dyeing process involving positively-charged ions in the solution, causing the coloring to resist bleeding and fading. Certified organic: Textiles that are certified organic are made from raw organic materials that originate from organic cultivation, processed using sustainable textile production methods where 100-percent certified organic natural fibers come from inspected, toxic-free, organic farming in compliance with regulations for organic production. Cover-stitched armhole seam: Usually found in knit shirts and refers to the inside armhole seam being serged or finished. Cover-seamed: 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. Egyptian cotton: Cultivated in Egypt’s Nile River Valley, this cotton is considered the best cotton in the world. The particular growing season gives the cotton the longest and strongest fibers, making it ideal for weaving into smooth, strong yarn. Commonly used in high-end towels and linens. Garment dyed: Apparel dyed in garment form rather than fabric form. This is a popular fashion treatment used by designers. Hand: Quality or characteristic of fabrics that are perceived by the sense of touch; e.g. firmness, softness, fineness and drape. Neck tape: Protective band of tape sewn over the seam between the shell and the collar for a more comfortable feel to the garment. Peach finish: A soft hand (feel) usually obtained by sanding the fabric lightly; it can be achieved with chemical or laundry abrasion. Peruvian Pima cotton: Peruvian pima cotton is often referred to as the “cashmere of cotton” the softest, smoothest, “silkiest” fabric you can wear. Shrinkage standard for Peruvian Pima fabrics is a maximum of five-inches-high-by-five-inches-wide if the garment is washed following directions on the label. Pigment dyeing: A class of dye used on cotton or poly/cotton. Neon or fluorescent colors are done with pigments. Dyers also do a distressed look using pigments. Pigments have the least degree of fastness of all the dyes but create the brightest colors. Pigment dyes will typically stay in the pastel range unless it’s neon. You cannot deepen color with a pigment. Pima cotton: High-quality yarn made by plying yarns spun from long-combed staple. Ring-spun yarn: 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. Found in more expensive polos and tees. Source: Gildan Activewear TeeTalk: ABrief GlossaryOf Terms INNOVATE 24 | MAY 2020 |