"A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acedic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened."

"A manufactured fiber; its major properties include a soft, wool like hand, machine washable and dryable and excellent color retention."

“Activewear refers to any type of clothing that is designed to be worn during an active sport, such as yoga pants, track pants, swim shorts, rugby shorts etc.“  

"Finishing process which protects against odor-causing bacteria."  

"The resistance of fabric to form little balls on the surface due to abrasion during wear. This could be a natural feature of the fabric or due to application of a special finish to prevent pilling."  

"Fabric treatment that reduces the growth of bacteria and fungus, preventing excessive odor buildup between washings."

"Apparel is a common term used to describe clothing, attire, clothes and/or garments."  

Natural fiber that comes from a renewable and fast growing raw material, which guarantees it an ecological label. It is a biodegradable fiber with many interesting characteristics such as an anti-bacterial action.   

"A narrow piece of fabric worn around the bust as a strapless alternative to a bra."  

"Reinforced stitching used in clothing to make sewn products stronger."  

"A diagonal cut made against the grain of a fabric. Garments cut on the bias have a fluid movement and drape; following the curves of the body."

"A strip of material sewn or attached over or along the edge of an item for protection, reinforcement or ornamentation."

"Loss of color by a fabric or yarn when immersed in water, a solvent, or similar liquid medium, as a result of improper dyeing or the use of dyes of poor quality."  

There are two ways for applying bonded and welded seams: 

1/ Using adhesive/thermoplastic film - The film is slit into tapes and applied in strategic locations; then heat and pressure activate the adhesive so that it melts and penetrates into the fabrics, creating a bond between the two.

2/ By welding two fabrics with radiofrequency/ultrasound - High-frequency vibratory waves cause a rapid buildup of heat in synthetic fabrics; this is a fast, accurate, and efficient process. 

Some of the benefits of this technique are the fact that it creates a seamless look and feel, with less bulk and therefore granting more comfort to the end-user; Seams can be waterproof; Bonded garments typically weigh less than normal sewn garments; Bonding also allows increased breathability since we have fewer layers of fabric.

"A hybrid of the boxer short and brief. Long in the leg but tight in fit."

"Boxers are loose-fitting underwear with no support, but more breathability than any other undergarment. Many boxer shorts have an open fly."  

"The classic briefs typically fits close to the body and provide moderate to full rear coverage."

"A yarn formed by twisting together two or more plied yarns."

"The application of a semi-liquid material such as rubber, polyvinyl chloride, or polyurethane to one or both sides of the textile material. Once the coating has dried (cured) it forms a bond with the fabric."

"The ability of a print or color to withstand repeated laundering and cleaning."

"Cotton yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and to straighten or arrange longer fibers in parallel order."  

CO - A vegetable natural fiber that comes from the cotton seeds, known to absorb humidity. It is a soft, confortable and resistant to usage fiber. Burns easily and has a very low resistance to chemicals. Fineness and maturity are the criteria that determine the quality of the fiber.   

"Double-needle stitch that is used to secure seams and give a finished look."

"A term to describe the way a fabric falls while it hangs; the suppleness and ability of a fabric to form graceful configurations."  

"A process of coloring fibers, yarns, or fabrics with either a natural or synthetic dye. A partial list of dyeing methods follows:

Pad Dyeing – A form of dyeing whereby a dye solution is applied by means of a pad or mangle.
Pressure Dyeing – Dyeing by means of forced circulation of dye through packages of fiber, yarn, or fabric under pressure.
Skein Dyeing – The dyeing of yarn, fiber, or fabric in the form of skeins, or hanks.
Yarn Dyeing – The dyeing of yarn before the fabric is woven or knit." 

EA OR EL – Fiber that stands out for its capacity of recovering after distension. It has a tenacity superior to the natural rubber. When mixed with other fibers provides comfort in readymade garments due to its flexibility. 

"Synthetic polymers having properties of natural rubber such as stretchability and recovery."

"Superfluous ornament that adds beauty or elegance."  

"Method of decorating fabric with designs stitched in coloured thread or yarn."

"Any material made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding yarns or threads to form a textile."  

"Sewing technique that creates a perfectly flat seam to reduce chafing and increase seam strength."  

"Fabric printed with flower motifs."

"Knit or woven fabric offering multidirectional stretch in a wide range of motion."  

"A piece of clothing made up of various pieces of fabric and fastenings. It is the variation in the style of these elements that defines different fashions." 

"A generic term for various measurement instruments such as pressure or thickness gauges, also the thickness of a knitting needle, and the number of wales per inch in a knitted fabric."

"An eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening."  

"A diamond or triangle shaped insert sewn into a garment's crotch designed to increase breathability and improve comfort."

"The edge of a piece of cloth or garment folded up and sewn down in order to enclose the cut edge so that it cannot unravel."   

"The seam in a trouser/pants or short that runs from the crotch to the hem. Leg length is measured based on the inseam. Most often refers to the inside seam of pants."

"A system of weaving that utilizes a highly versatile pattern mechanism to permit the production of large, intricate designs and (at Bally Ribbon Mills) shapes. The weave controls the action of one warp yarn for the passage of one pick. Each card perforation machine may carry a large number of cards, depending upon the design, because there is a separate card for each pick in the pattern."  

"Stretchy fine knitted fabric, used in t-shirts and sportswear and figure hugging garments; especially good for draping."  

"Jockstraps offer complete frontal support and protection. They often lift the package up and away from the body, resulting in a cooler and dryer experience than basic briefs."

CL- Vegetable fiber, mostly of cellulose origin, that comes from the plant stem. To obtain the yarn it requires a very careful work of removal of the seeds and leaves as the stem can’t be damaged. 

"Very fine woolen cloth made from the merino sheep. Popular for outdoor garments such as jackets and sweaters."  

"A silk-like fibre made from the hair of the angora goat."  

"Performance fabric trait that improves comfort by drawing sweat away from the body and transferring it to the fabric's outer surface, where it can evaporate."

"A class name for various genera of fibers of animal (wool and silk), mineral (asbestos) or vegetable (cotton, flax, and jute)."

"Non transparent or sheer."

"A repeated decorative design that can be printed, stitched or woven into a fabric."  

"PA - Fully imidized, manufactured fiber formed from the condensation polymer of an aromatic anhydride and an aromatic diisocyanate. A polyamide fiber is a high shrinkage fiber."  

"PES or PL - A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of an ester of a substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, including but not restricted to substituted terephthalic units and parasubstituted hydroxy-benzoate units. They are high is strength and are resistant to shrinking and stretching."

"Magenta, yellow, and cyan (red, yellow, blue). These are the subtractive primaries used when mixing dyes and paints to make other colors."  

"An inked design applied with pressure to fabrics such as cotton, silk or polyester."

"To restore the dryness rapidly."

"Widely used sleeve construction in which the underarm seam of the sleeve is extended to the neckline at the front and the back."

"A garment such as a coat that can be worn inside out."   

"The join line formed when two pieces of fabric are sewn together."

"A term that describes a tubular knit, or woven fabric without seams, e.g. seamless hosiery, or seamless woven tube."

"A semi-transparent and flimsy fabric with a very fine knit, often used to produce tights, leggings and stockings in addition to lingerie and blouses."  

"The outline or contour that a garment creates when worn."

"Determining where textiles and/or apparel can be obtained, and how and when this will be done."  

"A very tiny shoulder strap used on garments such as tank tops and swimwear."

The World Commission on Environment and Development defines Sustainability as a growth that considers the needs of present generations, without compromising future generations of fulfilling their own needs.

In general, sustainability and sustainable development are attitudes and cares that we should implement in our daily life as individuals and community members, in order to guarantee the preservation of the planet, its culture and diversity, without forgetting the real needs of the human being.

"A sleeveless t-shirt worn by both men and women."   

"A term used to describe a plastic material that is permanently fusible, i.e. manufactured fibers that will soften at higher temperatures."  

“Something added as decoration or ornament, especially a band of lace, binding or embroidery on clothing.”

"A trunk cut is a hybrid of a brief and boxer brief. They’re great for everyday, dressing up, going out, and moderate sports."  

"A very fine mesh like net fabric, used in eveningwear and bridal gowns."

"Ultraviolet protection factor. A measure of a garment's ability to protect skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays."  

"A term applied to materials that are impermeable to water; waterproof fabrics have all of their pores closed and are also impermeable to air."  

"Wool is naturally stain and wrinkle resistant. It can absorb up to 40% of it's weight in moisture without feeling damp. Wool comes in many forms including crepe, challis, gabardine, merino, melton, jersey and worsted wool suitings."  

"Any long, continuous piece of entwined fibre that is used for the production of textiles or knits."

"Refers to a metal accessory that allows for the opening of a zipper; usually in various shaped and sizes."