Jargon Buster : Garments

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 ‘trunk’ 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.