Jacquard Knit
A pattern knit directly into the fabric during the manufacturing process. Typically, 2 or more colors are used.
Jersey Knit This fabric has a definite smooth side, the outside, and a textured side, the inside.
Lamborder
A flat rib knit, with
specified dimensions, that
is used to function as a
placket and placket facing.
Locker
Loop
A looped piece of fabric in
the neck of a garment for
the convenience of hanging
the garment on a hook. Can
also be located at the
center of the back yoke on
the inside or outside of a
garment.
Locker
Patch
A semi-oval panel sewn into
the inside back portion of a
garment, just under the
collar seam, to reinforce
the garment and minimize
stretching when hung on a
hook. The patch also allows
for the garment tag or label
to be sewn below the
neckline to help prevent
irritation.
Low
Profile
A cap style with a low slope
that is more closely fitted
to the head. Can be either
structured or unstructured.
Lycra®INVISTA's
trademark for a synthetic
fabric material with elastic
properties of "spandex".
Matte
Taslan
See Taslan
but with a dull finish.
Melamine
A highly resistant,
exceptionally strong plastic
laminate material sometimes
used in buttons.
Melange
A mix of different colors of
yarns knit together to
create a heathered effect.
Mercerized
A product that has gone
through a process to produce
a smooth, lustrous hand.
Mesh
Similar to a pique knit, but
with a more open texture for
increased breathability.
Larger knit than Cool Weave.
Micro
Fleece
A high density, anti-pilling
fleece made of knit
micro-fibers that are
brushed less than a regular
fleece garment. It has a
high capacity for warmth
without the weight.
Microfiber
This fabric is tightly woven
from a very fine poly thread
and has a sueded 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.
Micro
Cord
A very fine wale cord.
Micro-Stripe
An ultra-fine stripe that is
knit into the fabric.
Mid
Profile
A cap with a slope height in
between that of a High
Profile and Low Profile. It
is most often structured
with buckram.
Mother
of Pearl Logo Buttons
Buttons made from Mother of
Pearl, with a logo inscribed
on them.
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