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Back locker padBack locker padsearch for term
An additional piece of material that is sewn on the back of a shirt beneath the collar. It is semi-circular in shape and is designed to add strength to the area of the shirt that will experience stress from being hung from its locker loopi or simply hung by its collar from a locker hook, etc. See also: Locker loop
Bedford cordsearch for term
A cousin of corduroyi, but without the filling yarns that make the elevated wales that are characteristic of corduroy. This strong and durable cottoni fabric has slightly raised ridges that flow lengthwise. See also: Corduroy
Bird’s eyesearch for term
A two-color fabric design associated with double-knit fabric.
Blind hemsearch for term
A hem wherein only very tiny tack stitches appear on the fabric surface. Not always secure when sewn on knits, so may unravel after washing.
Breathablesearch for term
When a fabric allows vapors to pass through its fibers.
Buckramsearch for term
A stiff backing fabric that is often used to facilitate embroidery and add structure to cap fronts.