Collection: index
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Embroidery
It is the process of customizing a fabric with a pattern formed by applying stitches of thread combining texture, pattern and color.
Clean strip
Protective tape strip sewn on the seam between the shell and the collar for a more comfortable feeling once the garment is worn.
Belcoro ®
Patented cotton spinning process. The spinning process produces a yarn that is softer and remains more supple than yarns produced in more traditional ways.
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Preshrunk cotton
Clothes made from pre-shrunk cotton have already been washed, therefore the garment will not shrink further with additional washes.
Double needle sewing
A technique used on sleeves, hems, and even bags. It involves using two needles to create two parallel seams. This gives the garment a cleaner appearance and increases its durability.
Combed cotton
Cotton yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and arrange the longer fibers in parallel, resulting in a smooth yarn used in the finest garments. A secondary cleaning process is performed to remove any remaining impurities from the base fiber after the cotton is carded.
Cotton
Fibers harvested from cotton pods. They measure between 5 and 10 cm long and can be spun into threads, which are then woven into cotton fabrics.
Heathered colors
A yarn that is spun using pre-dyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to create a particular appearance. (For example, black and white may be blended together to create a heather gray yarn.) The term "heather" can also be used to describe fabric made from these yarns.
Low profile cap
A cap style with a low slope that sits closer to the head. It can be structured or unstructured.
Side seams
Seams that connect the front and back. This feature is not found on T-shirts and some button-down shirts.
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Flocking
Textile personalization method consisting of creating a visual on paper specially designed for flocking, then placing this visual on the fabric to be flocked before using a heat press to transfer the visual onto the textile.
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Direct digital printing on textiles
Textile personalization technique consisting of printing visuals using inkjets using a specialized fabric printer.
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Jute
Masculine noun of plant origin. Fibers from the bast of the stems of Corchorus clitorius. The so-called bast fiber (located in the bast) is extracted from the stem of a plant (the corchorus) commonly called jute or Bengal hemp
Jersey
A type of fabric with a flat appearance, knitted on a circular machine with a single knit; its main distinction is that it is not a fabric with a distinct rib.
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Lyocell
Fiber. The third generation of viscose, after modal, lyocell is produced in a much more environmentally friendly way; it is distinguished by its high wet strength, purity and high hydrophilicity.
Lycra®
Elastomeric fiber that is blended with other fibers. It can stretch up to 500% without breaking. Holds dyes well and is heat resistant. Registered trademark.
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Microfleece
High-density, anti-pilling fabric made of knitted microfibers that are less brushed than regular fleece. This fabric is very lightweight but has great warming power.
Microfiber
This fabric is tightly woven from a very fine poly yarn and has a suede finish for a luxurious, soft feel. Microfiber fabric is naturally water-repellent due to its construction process and, when specially treated, can also be waterproof.
Raglan sleeve
A raglan sleeve is sewn under the arm and in two parallel lines running from the armpit to the neck. It allows for easier arm movement.
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Neoprene®
Registered trademark. Synthetic rubber used in wetsuits and some swimsuits. It is a stretchy thermal material.
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Sewing eyelets
Small holes or perforations made in series. Finished with stitching or brass eyelets.
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Polyamide
Synthetic chemical fibers. Their wear resistance is very high. Their physical properties are fineness, elasticity, and wrinkle resistance.
Polyester
Synthetic chemical fibers. Polyester fibers have high strength and are also resistant to shrinkage and elongation. The fabrics dry quickly and exhibit a tendency to self-iron and crease retention. Polyester is used alone or in blends.
Seamed cuffs
The end part of a sleeve, where the sleeve material is turned back or a separate strip is sewn on.
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Raglan
Raglan sleeves have a distinctive cut that makes it easier to put on a garment. They extend up to the neckline, leaving more room than traditional sleeves. They are often used in sportswear.
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Sublimation transfer
Textile customization technique that uses inks. The first step is to print the desired design on special paper using sublimation inks. The paper is then pressed onto the fabric using a heat press.
Supima®
Supima is a registered trademark for fibers or fabrics made from American Pima cotton. This type of cotton is of exceptional quality and softness thanks to its fibers, which are 30% longer than average. This type of cotton is therefore softer and 45% stronger than regular cotton. Being grown exclusively in Texas and California, only 1% of Pima cotton production bears the Supima brand. Because Pima cotton is much softer, it is highly valued for textiles worn next to the skin.
Screen printing
Screen printing is an ancient printing process using stencils, otherwise known as gridded fabric screens.
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Velcro
A fastener for clothing or other items, consisting of two strips of thin plastic sheeting, one covered with small loops and the other with tiny flexible hooks, which adhere when pressed together and can be separated when pulled.
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Elastic
Easily stretched rubber, usually prepared into cords, strings, or strips. An elastic fiber is usually made of threads containing rubber.