Apparel Glossary: Numbers

1x1 Rib Knit

A rib knit is produced using a style of knitting pattern which yields a distinct vertically ridged pattern known as ribbing. A 1x1 Rib knit is created when the rows of the "knit" and "purl" stitch are identical.

2-Way Zipper

A zipper with two zipper pulls so the garment can be unzipped from either direction.

2x1 Rib Knit

A rib knit is produced using a style of knitting pattern which yields a distinct vertically ridged pattern known as ribbing. A 2x1 Rib knit is created when there are two rows a "knit" stitch and one row of a "purl" stitch.

2-Needle Stitching

See Double-Needle Stitching

4-Needle Stitching

A finish commonly used on a sleeve or bottom hem that uses four needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching, giving the garment a cleaner, more finished look, as well as adding

50/50

50-percent cotton/50-percent polyester fabric; also referred to as "poly/cotton".

Apparel Glossary: A

Air Jet Yarn

A spinning technology which spins a single type of yarn or with a blend of filament yarns which provide for a virtually "pill free" fabric

Allen Solley Placket

A one-piece placket that's hidden after being sewn. This process utilizes the existing fabric for the outside placket face.

ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is an organization that promotes standards for industry and government. Most often refers to safety colors.

Anti-Bacterial

A finish or treatment that inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Anti-Microbial

A term used for a garment that is able to resist, either naturally or chemically, the effects of microbial secretions put off by the human body, resisting odor and increasing garment life.

Anti-Pill Finish

A treatment applied to the fabric primarily to resist the formation of little balls on the fabric�s surface due to abrasion during wear. See Pilling.