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Chambraysearch for term
A lightweight plain-woven fabric used for shirts and linings. Typically made of cottoni, chambrayi can also be woven of silk or synthetics. See also: Cotton
Collarsearch for term
See also: Crewneck Collar, Interfacing, Johnny Collar, Mock-turtle Collar, Shawl Collar, Turtleneck Collar, V-neck Collar Synonyms: Collars
Colorfastsearch for term
A term referring to the permanence and durability of the color of a fabric or print. A colorfasti garment, embroidered design or screen print is usually fade- and run-resistant when exposed to washing, abrasion and the sun.
Combed cottonsearch for term
Cottoni fibers that have undergone an additional processing step beyond carding (the basic pre-spinning procedure that produces uniform, continuous strands of fiber). The combing process produces fibers that are more uniform in diameter, which make a more desirable and expensive yarn. See also: Cotton
Corduroysearch for term
A durable woven cottoni fabric that is often used in its medium-weighti form for items such as shirts, slacks, jackets and trim. Its most recognizable characteristic is its lengthwise wales (also known as cordsi). See also: Bedford cord, Cotton Synonyms: cords
Cottonsearch for term
Grown on a cottoni plant, the desirable fibers are harvested from within the seed pod. Average fiber length ranges from 1/2" to 2" long. The highest-quality fabrics are derived from Pima and Egyptian cotton, which typically produce fibers that are longer than 1-1/2". See also: Chambray, Combed cotton, Corduroy, Denim, Duck, Oxford
Cover-stitchCover-stitchsearch for term
Double-needle stitch that is used to secure seams while also lending a finished look. Cover stitching is often found around armholes and the cuffs common to knit shirts. See also: Double-needle hem
Crewneck Collarsearch for term
This type of collar is considered a “collarless” look on a shirt, which is characterized by a cuff-like, rounded finish. See also: Collar
Cutsearch for term
This refers to the number of needles per inch on a circular-knitting machine. A machine with 22 needles per inch produces a 22-cuti fabric. Higher cuts equate to finer fabrics.