| Bonding | The process of joining two fabrics together with a bonding agent or membrane. |
| Bonded Fleece | The outside layer of knit is bonded to an inside layer of pile fabric (a fabric with a raised surface). For example, the smooth jersey knit outside layer is bonded to a micro-fleece inside layer. The raised surface of the micro-fleece would be against the body for warmth. |
| Burn-Out | A pattern created on the surface of the fabric during the printing process. A chemical is added to the print paste to destroy specific fibres, and in turn create a pattern on the fabric. |
| Dip Dye: | Dip dyeing describes the process to achieve a continuous colour gradation on a garment. Whole garments can be dipped, reflecting shades of a colour from dark to light. This is also referred to as an "Ombre effect." |
| Embroidery | A design created on a garment using various stitch formats & threads. |
| Fair isle Knit | Refers to a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple yarn colours. The stitches are knit alternatively in various colours, and the un-used yarns are carried across the back of the knit. |
| Flocking | A raised & textured decoration applied to the surface of a garment. An adhesive is printed in
the shape of the design & fine fibres are applied, concealing the adhesive. |
| Garment-Dyeing (GD): | The process of dyeing a complete garment after it is assembled. |
| Garment Wash: | The garment is constructed and then washed to soften the fabric hand-feel & minimize shrinkage |
| Heavy Enzyme Garment Wash | This is a garment wash process. Enzyme agents are included in the wash water to alter the surface of the fabric, removing excess fibres or surface pills. The term "Heavy" can refer to the amount of the enzyme agents added to the wash, or the length of the wash cycle or a
combination of both. |
| Lycra ? Spandex | A stretchable man-made fibre that is often added to fabrics like nylon or cotton. |
| Organic Reflects | Organic Reflects any product that is grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or hormones. |
| Organic Cotton | Reflects Cotton grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and is not genetically modified. |
| Pique Fabric | Primarily known as a knitted fabric with raised designs such as a honeycomb, waffle or
birds-eye patterns. A knitted pique is also from the double-knit family of knits.
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| Print | An ink formula applied to a garment. A print can be monochromatic or multicoloured. (a single colour print / a two colour print, etc.). |
