Garments FAQ
Below is a handy FAQ on the various terms used in connection with garments. Just click on a term for more information. if you require more details, please contact us.
- Arctic Fleece
- Custom Dying
- Carding
- Combing
- Combed Cotton
- Cotton
- Coverseam
- Fleece
- Garment Dyed
- Garment Wash
- Jersey Knit
- Lycra@
- Multi Yarn Construction
- Pigment Dyed
- Pilling
- Pique
- Raglan
- Ring Spun Yarn
- Set-In Sleeves
- Sherpa Fleece
- Shoulder Taping
- Tubular Construction
- Twin Needle Hems
- Weight
Shape retention and durability
Look for these features, particularly when choosing childrenswear
Tubular Construction
A shirt with a tubular constructed â?˜trunkâ?™ is preferable to one with side seams because it is less likely to show spirality at the seams.
Hems, Pockets & Waistbands
Reinforced stitching at the top and bottom of pockets, twin needle hems and 4 needle stitched elasticated waistbands all aid durability and help to retain a garments shape.
Blending Cotton & Polyester
The fleecewear used in sweatshirts is a blend of natural cotton and man-made polyester. Polyester is stronger than cotton and sweatshirts manufactured using blended fibres offer good durability, have greater abrasion resistance and good shape retention qualities. However sweatshirts with a high polyester content, although cheaper, can sometimes be hot and are less comfortable to wear.
- A 50/50 blend results in a good all-round shirt
- A 'cotton rich' 80/20 blend results in a softer, more luxurious sweat.
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