Embroidery Terms
Embroidery Terms
1x1 Rib Also 2x2 rib knit trim. The width of each rib is the same as the width between each rib. This helps the garment retain its elasticity.
2-Way Zipper A zipper with two zipper pulls so that it can be unzipped from either direction.
4-Needle Stitched Double-Needle stitched but with four stitches.
All-Weather Microfiber 100% Polyester Microfiber with waterproof coating and fully taped seams. 100% waterproof.
Anti-Pill A treatment applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of little balls on the fabric’s surface due to abrasion during wear.
Applique - Embroidery process that involves using cut pieces of fabric in place of large fill stitch areas. The fabric pieces are sewn into the design. The process is used to reduce stitch counts in large designs and/or to create a unique appearance.
Argyle Typically a diamond pattern woven into a garment.
Baby Pique Very small pique knit. See Pique Knit.
Back Pleats Tiny folds in the material on the back of a garment that allow for more room and comfort.
Back Yoke A piece of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the shoulders. This allows the garment to lay flat and drape nicely.
Backing - Woven and non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability. Can be hooped with the item, or placed between the machine throat plate and the hooped garment. Available in various weights and in two basic types: cutaway and tearaway. Also referred to as Stabilizer.
Basket Weave Knit process of weaving yarns back and forth resulting in a two-tone appearance.
Bean Stitch - A type of running stitch composed of three stitches placed back and forth between two points. Often used for outlining because it eliminates the need for repeatedly digitizing a single-ply running stitch outline. Sews much heavier than a single ply or two ply running stitch. Sews in a pattern of two stitches forward, one stich back, two stitches forward, one stich back, etc.
Birdseye Jacquard A small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the fabric.
Blanket Stitch A decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch can be seen on both sides of the blanket.
Bobbin - Spool or reel that holds the bobbin thread, which helps form stitches on the underside of the fabric. A stitch is formed when the upper thread and bobbin thread are joined together through the sewing process.
Box Pleat A single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for more room and comfort.
Brushed Cotton Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers from the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.
Buckram - Coarse woven fabric, stiffened with glue, used to stabilize fabric for stitching. Commonly used in caps to hold the front panel erect.
Button-Through Sleeve Placket A small placket located on the sleeve, by the cuff, which contains a single button closure.
Cami-Strap Very narrow shoulder straps.
Casual Microfiber 100% Polyester Microfiber fabric that is water repellent and wind resistant.
Cavalry Twill A type of Twill Weave (Pattern of the Twill).
Chambray A dressier fabric woven with white threads across colored threads.
Collarette The trim around the neck of a t-shirt or sweatshirt.
Column Stitch - Formed by closely arranged zig-zag stitches. Often used to form borders and letters. See Satin Stitch.
Combed Cotton Cotton yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and straighten or arrange longer fibers in parallel order resulting in a smooth yarn used in finer garments.
Cool Mesh Similar to a pique knit but with a more open texture for increased breathability. Features a soft hand for better comfort.
Cool Weave Similar to a pique knit, but with a more open texture for increased breathability. Slightly larger knit than Cool Mesh, it has a denser feel.
Cord Locks A stopper or toggle on a drawcord that keeps the cord from retracting into the garment.
Coverseamed A finish in which two needles are used to create parallel rows of visible stitching.It is used around the neck, armholes, waistband, and wrists of garments to create a cleaner, more durable finish.
Denier A density of the weave in a nylon or polyester product.
Dobby A decorative weave, usually geometric, that is woven into the fabric.
Double-Needle Stitched A finish used on a sleeve and/or bottom hem that uses two needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching. It gives the garment a cleaner, more finished look and adds durability.
Dry-Fiber A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than average golfwear.
Drop Needle A knit fabric characterized by vertical lines within the cloth. Manufactured by “dropping” a needle from the knitting cylinder.
Duck Cloth Tightly woven fabric that provides wind and snag resistance.
Dyed-To-Match Buttons or trims that are the same color as the garment onto which they are sewn.
EcoSpun A fleece outerwear fabric made from at least 50% materials reclaimed from recycled plastic soda pop bottles.
Embroidery - Decorative stitching on fabric. Generally involves non-lettering designs, but can also include lettering and/or monograms. Evolved from hand embroidery, to simple one-head manual sewing machines, schiffli machines with hundreds of needles, to high-speed multi-head machines. Evidence of embroidery exists during the reign of Egyptian pharaohs, in the writings of Homer, from the Crusaders to the 20th century.
End-on-End A 2-ply weave of different color yarns that run parallel against each other so that both colors are visible.
Enzyme Washed A laundering process in which a catalytic substance is added to create a chemical change in the fabric resulting in a very soft finish, smoother appearing surface and reduced shrinkage.
Etched Tone Buttons A more upscale horn tone button with an etched pattern.
Extended Tail When the back portion of the garment is longer than the front. Assists in keeping the garment tucked in during normal activity.
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