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  • Glossary of textile terms
    Dictionary of Textile Terms
    Familiarize yourself with the basic terms of the textile industry to better understand our products.
    Main types of fabrics
    • Single jersey
      A thin, soft fabric perfect for t-shirts.
    • Rib knit
      An elastic fabric often used for cuffs and collars.
    • French terry
      A dense fabric for sportswear.
    • Interlock
      A dense, soft fabric with double weave, perfect for children's clothing and pajamas.
    • Waffle fabric
      A textured fabric with a waffle pattern, used for towels and robes.
    • Piqué (Lacoste)
      A textured airy fabric popular for making polo shirts.
    • Double knit
      A light and elastic fabric used for sportswear and sweatshirts.
    • Brushed french terry
      Warm and soft inside, perfect for winter clothes.
    • Rib
      A textured, highly stretchable fabric used for cuffs and waistbands.
    • Lycra jersey
      A thin fabric with added elasticity, suitable for tight-fitting clothing.
    • Double-faced fabric
      A double-sided fabric used for outerwear and accessories.
    • Selanic
      A soft, voluminous fabric with excellent thermal insulation, used for sweaters.
    • Scuba
      A smooth and dense fabric, often used for dresses and sportswear.
    • Ottoman
      A fabric with transverse ribs, used for jackets and dresses.
    • Velour
      A soft, velvety fabric popular for loungewear and soft furniture.
    • Waffle rib
      A textured and elastic fabric for creating cozy items.
    • Brushed single jersey
      A light fabric with warm brushed inner side, for mid-season clothing.
    • Jersey
      Elastic and smooth fabric, suitable for dresses and sportswear.
    • Fleece
      A dense and warm fabric with brushed inner side, perfect for sweatshirts and pants.
    Production terms
    • Sanforization
      Treating fabric to prevent shrinkage.
    • Pigment printing
      A printing method that creates a long-lasting and bright design.
    • Mercerization
      Chemical treatment of fabric to enhance its shine and improve its dyeing ability.
    • Dyeing
      The process of giving fabric or yarn a specific color using dyes.
    • Napping
      Creating a soft and velvety surface of fabric by applying special brushes.
    • Bleaching
      Removing the natural color of the fabric to produce pure white fabric.
    • Calendering
      The mechanical processing of fabric to give it smoothness and shine.
    • Lamination
      Applying a protective coating to improve the waterproofing and strength properties of fabric.
    • Heat transfer printing
      The direct transfer of a pattern or text onto fabric under the influence of high temperature and pressure.
    • Anti-pilling treatment
      Protecting fabric from pilling, improving its durability.
    • Decatizing
      Heat treatment of fabric to fix its size and improve its appearance.
    • Impregnation
      Giving fabric special properties, such as fire resistance or water repellency, using chemical compositions.
    • Laser cutting
      Using a laser to cut fabric precisely and flawlessly.
    • Heat setting
      The fixation of fabric sizes and shapes under the influence of temperature.
    • Bonding
      Joining several layers of fabric to increase density and strength.
    • Padding
      The technology of applying finishing coating to fabric to improve its texture and characteristics.
    • Sublimation
      The method of applying images to fabric using heat and pressure.
    • Weave
      A type of fabric structure that determines its strength, density, and elasticity.