Term Notes
A collection of definitions for terms found in fashion and living product descriptions.
Fashion40 items
- 925 SilverMaterialA silver alloy made by mixing 92.5% pure silver with 7.5% other metals
- Adjuster tabTrimA strap-shaped attachment used to tighten and secure garment cuffs, hems, or waistlines
- Aniline leatherMaterialLeather dyed only with transparent dyes without covering the surface with pigments, preserving its natural texture
- ArmholePartThe circumference area around the armpit where the arm enters the bodice of a garment
- Barrel FitFitA garment silhouette where the waist and hem are narrow and the middle section balloons out roundly
- BrushedMethodA finishing process that rubs the surface of a fabric to raise fine fibers, adding warmth and softness
- CB Sleeve LengthSizeA length measurement taken from the center back of the neck across the shoulder line to the end of the sleeve
- CupraMaterialA regenerated cellulose fiber produced by dissolving and spinning the fuzz of cotton seeds
- DenierMaterialA unit of fiber thickness representing the weight of 9,000m of yarn in grams (g)
- Drop ShoulderPartA sleeve style where the shoulder seam sits lower toward the arm than the actual tip of the shoulder bone
- EyeletTrimA ring-shaped accessory that reinforces the edges of holes in fabric or leather
- Fake leatherMaterialAn artificial material that mimics the texture of animal leather by coating synthetic resin onto woven or non-woven fabric
- foreign fiberMaterialYarn or thread of a different color or composition that gets mixed in during the spinning of yarn or the weaving of fabric
- Full Grain LeatherMaterialLeather that retains its natural grain texture without shaving the surface of the raw hide
- Garment WashingMethodA finishing technique in which clothes are washed in their entirety after completion to reduce shrinkage and create a natural texture
- MelangeMaterialYarn or fabric produced by blending fibers of different colors during spinning to create a subtle mixed-color effect
- Moisture-wicking quick-dryMethodA function and finishing technology that quickly absorbs sweat and dries rapidly
- NappaMaterialA leather processing method—and the resulting leather—that tans hides to be supple and soft while preserving the surface grain
- NubuckMaterialA material made by finely buffing the outer surface of leather to create a short nap
- Pigment DyeingMethodA dyeing technique that creates a subtle faded effect by adhering pigments to the fiber surface and washing them out
- PillingMaterialThe fuzzing phenomenon where fibers on the fabric surface become tangled and clump together due to friction
- PintuckMethodA decorative pleating technique made by folding fabric into a narrow, pin-thin width and stitching it down from the outside
- PlacketPartA strip-shaped fabric piece attached to the button closure area of a shirt or T-shirt
- RaglanPartA sleeve structure where a diagonal cut line extends from the neckline to the underarm
- Rhodium PlatingMethodA processing method that thinly coats a metal surface with platinum-group Rhodium to add a silvery-white luster and prevent discoloration
- Rib knitWeaveA knit structure featuring prominent vertical ribs, created by alternating knit and purl stitches
- RiseSizeThe length from the top of the waistband of bottoms to the crotch cross seam
- ShirringMethodA sewing technique where fine gathers are drawn together and secured on fabric
- SlubMaterialA yarn or fabric spun with irregular thickness to create a textured, streaked grain on the surface
- StitchMethodA single loop of thread made by sewing fabric with a needle and thread, or the visible line of needlework on the surface
- TencelMaterialA regenerated fiber made from cellulose extracted from wood pulp
- Textile PrintingMethodA processing technique of imprinting letters or patterns onto fabric surfaces using dyes or pigments
- TwillWeaveA weave structure where warp and weft yarns cross to form diagonal lines on the surface
- UpperPartThe part of a shoe that wraps around the upper foot, including the instep and ankle, excluding the sole
- Vegetable-tanned leatherMaterialNatural animal leather tanned using tannin extracted from plants
- Vibram soleTrimA footwear outsole component made of synthetic rubber manufactured by the Italian company Vibram
- Waistband curtainTrimAn interfacing and lining trim attached to the inside of the waistband of trousers or skirts
- WholegarmentMethodA knitwear manufacturing method that knits an entire garment in one piece on a knitting machine without seams
- Yarn CountMaterialA unit indicating yarn thickness, where a higher number denotes a finer yarn
- YokePartA panel piece cut and connected across the shoulders or waistline in shirts or bottoms
Living12 items
- Aniline leatherMaterialLeather dyed only with transparent dyes without covering the surface with pigments, preserving its natural texture
- ChamferingMethodA finishing method that bevels and trims the sharp edges of glass or flat boards
- E0 GradeMaterialAn eco-friendly material grade for processed wood with a formaldehyde emission level of 0.5mg/L or less
- Fake leatherMaterialAn artificial material that mimics the texture of animal leather by coating synthetic resin onto woven or non-woven fabric
- foreign fiberMaterialYarn or thread of a different color or composition that gets mixed in during the spinning of yarn or the weaving of fabric
- Full Grain LeatherMaterialLeather that retains its natural grain texture without shaving the surface of the raw hide
- GlazeMaterialA substance applied to ceramic surfaces and fired to form a glassy coating
- Heat-Resistant GlassMaterialA glass material with a lowered thermal expansion coefficient to withstand sudden temperature changes
- MartindaleMaterialA numerical unit indicating the abrasion resistance strength of fabric to withstand friction
- MDFMaterialA medium-density fiberboard made by mixing wood fibers with synthetic resin adhesive and hardening it under heat and pressure
- Powder CoatingMethodA surface finishing method where powder coating material is electrostatically applied to a metal surface and then cured by baking with heat
- VeneerMaterialA wood finishing material made by slicing solid wood thinly and gluing it onto the surface of MDF or plywood