V Patch
A section of
material in a V shape that is
sewn onto a garment directly
under the collarette. Can
provide support against
stretching the neck opening and
is also a style component.
Vents, Front & Back
Allow for breathability and may
aid in ease of decoration,
allowing the garment to be
hooped and embroidered with no
show-through on the inside of
the garment. Some vents are
tacked down and are for fashion
purposes only.
Waffle
Weave/Knit
A waffle, or square pattern,
knit or woven into a garment.
Washer
Nylon A nylon garment
treated with a special finish to
produce a crinkled effect.
Water-Resistant
Fabric treated chemically to
resist water.
Weathered
Twill
A special dye process resulting
in a softer fabric with a
weathered appearance that will
continue to enhance with each
wash.
Welt Collar
and/or Cuffs
A single ply fabric with a
finished edge that is used for
collars and cuffs on sport
shirts and short sleeve
garments.
Wickability
The ability of a fiber or a
fabric to disperse moisture and
allow it to pass through to the
surface of the fabric, so that
evaporation can take place.
Wood Tone
Buttons
Buttons that simulate a wood
appearance.
Yarn Dyed
Yarn
that has been dyed prior to the
weaving or knitting of the
garment.
Yoke Back
A
piece of fabric that connects
the back of the garment to the
shoulders. This allows the
garment to lay flat. |
