the factory finished edge of a fabric

ability to draw moisture away from the body

so the moisture can evaporate

cellulosic fiber. Soft, absorbent and comfortable. Wrinkles easily

Cellulosic fiber. Oldest fiber. Cool and comfortable.

Wrinkles easily. Strong, durable and lustrous.

a natural protein fiber obtained by unwinding the cocoons of silkworms. Versatile and very comfortable.

a natural protein fiber made from the fleece of sheep or lambs. Hard wearing and absorbs moisture.

process of interlacing yarns at right angles

to each other to make fabric

the longer yarns that run the length of fabric

the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric

This manufactured fiber is elastic-like rubber but is made entirely from chemicals. It has a good stretch and will go back into shape easily

This manufactured fiber looks and feels luxurious. It is crisp and drapes well. It can be dyed

any fiber derived by a process of manufacture from a substance that at any point in the process is not a fiber

made from plant of animal sources and changed slightly during processing. Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are the most common.

Made from fibers, not yarns. Fibers are held together by a combination of moisture, heat, chemicals and/or pressure. No grain line

This manufactured fiber is very versatile and resistant to wrinkles, stretching, shrinking, bleach, sunlight, moths, and mildew.

This manufactured fiber is the lightest fiber made. It has very low absorption, resists wrinkles, soil, water-based stains, mildew, and insects.

This manufactured fiber is classified under rayon. It is a versatile fiber that is breathable, comfortable, durable, dyes well, has a soft drape and is absorbent. It was initially very expensive but prices have come down

the process of pulling loops of yarns through other loops to create interlocking rows of stitches.

Done on flat screen frames and is similar to stenciling. Each color has its own screen. It is good for large designs

Color for the design is applied to fabric as it goes through a series of rollers. Rollers are engraved (carved) with the design to be printed.

Involves dyeing the fabric after it is woven or knitted. Advantages include: Most common dyeing method, least expensive, very fast

Involves dyeing the garments to fill retail orders for requested colors. This method is gaining in popularity.

involves dyeing the fibers before they are spun into yarns. Advantages: good colorfast, uniform color throughout fiber, clear/rich colors