T-shirt manufacturers use many terms to describe their not always consistent, and it helps to be a reference guide.
The following is the official Green Man T-shirts Guide to Understanding t-shirt concepts:
20, 20 / 1, 20-a: The unit of measurement that defines the fineness of cotton. Standard spool of a layer of cotton thread is made up of 840 meters of cotton thread . If you need 20 spools weighed 1 pound, then thread on those spools of cotton called 20, or 20 / 1 If 30 spools weighed 1 pound, then thread on spools one is called 30-cotton yarn, or 30 / 1 If it takes 40 spools weighed 1 pound, then thread on spools called one of them 40-cotton, or 40 / 1. Number means finer thread, and thus finer, softer fabric was created. T-shirts from the 30s and 40s are softer, finer, and have better drape the tops of 20s. Used many ways, but it is a number that counts, "20", "20 / 1" and "20 singles" are the same. Topics may be twisted together into thicker strands. If two 20 / 1 cotton threads are twisted together, it would be regarded as at 20 / 2
Bamboo Fabric: Rayon from bamboo pulp. Although rayon is man-made synthetic materials, most experts agree that it is biodegradable. Bamboo fabric is very soft and has excellent drape.
Bamboo:. fast-growing plants, are classified as grass, which can easily be processed in the rayon bamboo rayon clothing
Bleach wash:. is a process that uses bleach to soften and distress the look of fabric washes
Boat Neck: a wide neckline that extends along the bones of the shoulder points. It dates from the early sailors' shirts, where the wide doors allow quick removal, if the seaman fell into the sea.
Boy Beater: Fashion response to a woman tank top, although it can be any color.
Brushed Cotton: method of removing excess body hair and fibers from cotton fabric. Brushed cotton usually has a very soft, smooth finish.
Burn-out: is a process which uses sulfuric acid or other strong acid to "burn-out" parts of knit fabric, usually polyester / cotton blends. The process provides a see-through, very nice effect.
Cap sleeves:. generally refers to the short sleeves on women's clothing
Carbon dioxide CO2.circuit consists of two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom. Known as the "greenhouse" gas because of its relationship with global shirt manufacturers are now measuring and recording emissions of CO2 are involved in the production of their shirts.
Carbon Trust: independent organization founded in 2001 in the UK, which monitors carbon dioxida.Carbon Trust works with businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and now confirmed companies and products such as "low carbon" or "carbon" otisak.Nekoliko shirt companies now manufacture "low carbon footprint" T-shirts.
Carding: fiber cleaning process that removes short fibers and removes dirt and foreign matter. Carding is done manually or by machines using large drum rolls. Only carded cotton is not as desirable as combed cotton.
Cellulase washing: Another name for an enzyme wash. This gives the fabric a soft feel and vintage look, depending on how opera is done.
Cellulose derived from the cell walls of certain plants. Helpful in making certain kinds of fabrics, including acetate, triacetate, and rayon. Bamboo fabric is actually a rayon from bamboo pulp.
Cheap cotton T-shirt: T-shirts of cotton carded, using 18 / 1 thread, usually knitted in 20 gauge machines. These shirts are rude, crude, and have bad drapability. It is used often as a cheap promotional give aways.
Climate Neutral: A term used to describe a company process or product that has zero impact on climate shirt manufacturers advertise their businesses as climate neutral.
CO2 carbon compounds composed of two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom. Known as the "greenhouse" gas because of its relationship with global warming.
Colorfastness:. ability of clothing to withstand multiple washings without losing color
Combed cotton: method for removing short fibers and organize multiple fibers in parallel to create a smooth, fine cotton yarn. Combed cotton has a high strength, excellent uniformity and better hands. Combed cotton costs more, and is used in finer shirts.
Compresses: process that compacts the space between the cotton fibers pockets. Helps to reduce shrinking.
Contrasting stitching: sewing with a different color of clothing. It gives a nice design detail in the shirts.
Control of the European Union: an international organization that provides certification services for various programs including many organic certification programs. Confirms the USDA organic, and Gots (Global Organic Textile Standard ).
Cotton Jersey: Knitted, very slightly stretchy fabric with a smooth, flat face and a more textured, but uniform back. The average weight per yard is about 5.5 to 6 grams. Basic T-shirts are made of cotton jersey. Fine cotton jersey is usually smoother and has less weight per yard.
Cotton: , natural fiber that is most popular in the world for fabrics. Cotton fibers are usually ½ to 2 inches long. Longer fibers produce finer fabrics of cotton. Varieties such as Pima and Egyptian, with fiber exceeds 1.5 inches, more respected than the ordinary varieties.
Crew Neck: round close-fitting neckline. The most common neck t-shirt.
Crop Top: World. T-shirt with a short body to him, did expose the midriff area
Double-needle stitched: is used mainly on the sleeve / bottom edges, and refers to the parallel red stitching. This type of stitching provides durability and a cleaner, more finished look.
Drape, Drapability: refers to the way visi.Tkanina fabrics such as bamboo rayon has excellent drape, a coarse cloth like burlap has very little. T-shirts that have good drape quality feel nicer to wear.
Drop Tail. clothes that have more back than in front of the
Eco-friendly. "Greening" extremely loose term that refers to the product almost useless in a realistic assessment of the product. Favorite phrase that is used for the green pads.
Egyptian cotton: cotton produced in Egypt and valued for its Long lengths of fiber. Clothing made with genuine Egyptian cotton is prized for its softness and fineness.
Environmental Justice Foundation: a registered charity established in 2000 to help people who suffer most from environmental abuses, such as pesticide poisoning, water depletion and soil destruction. Particularly active in combating violence in cotton farming.
Enzyme Washing: wash process using a special enzyme to produce a soft finish and smooth the appearance of fabrics. Ages colors to create a special look dyed fabric. Enzyme washing is physically less sharp in the tissue in relation to the stone washing.
European Cut: style t-shirt, which is narrower than what one normally found. For example, a lot of cut men's shirts, size large, usually takes 22 inches across the chest (measured one inch below the sleeves). Men of Europe's cut will run about half an inch to 1 cm narrower, sometimes more.
Dyed Fabric: dyed before being cut and sewn into finished piece of clothing
Fair Labour Association: a non-profit organization dedicated to ending sweatshop conditions in factories around the world. Works to develop a code of practice, particularly important in the apparel business, where working conditions have historically been so bad.
Fair Wear Foundation: international group dedicated to strengthening the garment workers' lives worldwide. Works with companies that produce clothing and other sewn products and to take responsibility for their supply chain.
Fine Cotton Jersey: Knitted, very slightly stretchy fabric with a smooth, flat face and a more textured, but uniform back. Fine cotton jersey is usually smoother and has less weight per yard than regular cotton jersey. T-shirts made with fine cotton jersey with a better drape and feel than regular shirts. Usually with 30 or more cotton thread, and weighs about 4.3 grams per square yard.
Fitted Cut: Definitions vary, but generally equipped section refers to the cut that flatters the body. It is used often in women shirts, shirts middle part will be stronger than the top or bottom. All in all, the shirts run smaller than the basic full cut.
Full-Cut: generous, roomy cut. The T-shirts, tube styles are generally considered to be full-cut, but there are exceptions. Full Cut differs from the European slimmer cuts, slim cuts, cuts and Fitted.
Colored clothing:. colored clothing after being cut and sewn into finished garments
Clothes Washing:. completed the process in which garments are washed, usually with the addition of softeners to improve the feel and appearance of fabrics
GMO Free: GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. First used in the 1990s, when consumers have become concerned about genetically modified foods. Many companies now apply to the GMO-free labels on everything from food to natural materials like cotton.
Gots: stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard.Projekt International Working Group. They have developed standards to ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting, production, labeling, and to provide credible assurance to the end t-shirt that meets the standards can be certified Gots.
Green: a generic term used by marketing gurus to promote products. Another favorite phrase "green-washing," who are jumping on the bandwagon of the environment, without any real commitment.
Green-washing: Take off the term "whites", but in the context of environmental protection. Companies that are green-washing paying lip-service care for the environment to attract more business, but have not taken any real steps to be environmentally responsible.
Hand: so the fabric feels which feels soft and smooth is considered to have a good hand.
Jemp fabrics: hemp, or cannabis sativa, was used in fabrics for thousands of years, mainly as an industrial fabric. Newer methods of treatment are suitable for finer clothes, and now it is used in many products, garments, including T-shirts. Hemp is valued for its strength and durability.
Henley T-Shirt: Similarly, collarless polo shirt, a sweater Henley t-shirt with 2 or 3 buttons (sometimes up to 5 keys are used, but it is rarely ). Henley may be short or long sleeves.
Ice washing: method of stone washing, where the stones were first soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate. This method gives a matt finish fabric.
Interlock knit: kind of knit that is very soft and has a good drape. Interlock knitted stitches are tighter, more elastic than Jersey knit, but less ductile than the rib knit. Used in very fine clothes.
Jersey Knit: is usually found in the shirt and the most durable and knits. It is lightweight, and finely knit vertical rebrima.Jersey was named after the British island in the English Channel. Fine Cotton Jersey relating to Jersey Knit made with fine cotton threads, such as 30 and 40
Knit: Specifies that locking loops of yarn constituting the fabric. There are many types of weaves. Jersey Knit is commonly found in T-shirts and the most durable and knits. It is light, and fine vertical ribs. On the other side, rib knits are heavy ribs running down the fabric, while the interlock knits are used for very fine fabrics. T-shirt collars are usually rib knit.
Muscle shirt: -style sleeveless t-shirt, but it's not exactly a tank top. Basic t-shirt, but without rukava.Dio shoulder strap is much wider than a regular tank top.
Neck Tape: a thin strip of fabric sewn over the seam running across the shoulders and neck area. It covers the seam and looks better than the exposed point. Often referred to as "shoulder to shoulder shot ."
OekoTek 100: Certification from the International Oeko-Tex ® Association, which provides consumers to buy clothing is chemical free and does not constitute a danger to their health. Under the Oeko-Tex standard, clothing must be free of formaldehyde, arsenic, lead, cadmium and other toxic chemicals.
Organic Clothing: the term very loosely applied in the clothing industry. This can mean anything from 100% organic as little as 6% organic. Often combined with concepts such as eco-friendly, green, and so on. Consumers should check labels and make sure the material used to see if something is truly organic or not.
Organic Cotton: cotton is grown without using pesticides. Certified organic cotton is viewed to ensure that it is truly organic.
Organic Soil Association: was founded in 1946 by a group of farmers, scientists and nutritionists worried about the relationship between the breeding and plant, animal, human and okoliša.Organska first pioneers of the Soil Association organic standards in 1967, and certifies farms and businesses that meet these standards.
Overdyed:. process that was previously dyed clothing and fabrics are dyed with additional colors to create a unique look
Design T: The name T-shirts made for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Performance Ts characterized their breathability, moisture wicking, quick drying and odor control options. Many versions ts are polyester / cotton blends, or it can be 100% polyester. Bamboo T-shirts, due to absorption and wicking properties, became known as performance t-shirts, although not as fast as dry performance shirts made from 100% polyester.
PFD stands prepared for painting. Sold this way, T-shirt customizers who want to create your own style with the colors.
Pigment Dyed:. type of paint that creates the faded, distressed look
Pima Cotton: cotton was developed in the U.S. in the early 1900s to compete with Egyptian cotton. It has more fiber and is used often in fine men's and women's košulje.Ime comes from Pima Pima Indians, who helped with the first new crops such as cotton was first grown in the U.S.
Pique: method of knitting that creates a waffle-type, fine textured surface. It is used frequently in polo shirts.
Polyester: synthetic fibers produced from synthetic polymers. Widely used in clothing, especially in combination with a cotton swab in 50/50 blends.
Before the reduction: refers to the process of pre-shrinking the fabric before it is cut and sewn. Occasionally refers to the actual finished garment that is preshrunk. Clothing that is preshrunk decreases less after the buyer has to wash. Preshrunk cotton T-shirts will still shrink a little, however, especially if you use dry clothes dryer.
Ring Spun: refers to the yarn by twisting and thinning a rope of cotton fibers. Continuous spins results in a softer feel and a stronger yarn. Ring-spun T-shirts are noticeably softer to the touch.
Sand Wash:. refers to the use of sand, and wash clothing or fabric to soften and distress
Scoop Neck: A broad, gently curved neckline that varies in depth. Favored in the women's shirts.
Sheer Jersey: is very lightweight jersey knit, weighing about 3.9 grams per stretchier of fine jersey.
Side by side bar: a thin strip of fabric sewn over the seam running across the shoulders and neck area. It covers the seam and looks better than the exposed point.
Collection: generally refers to the amount of cotton clothing and can be expected to decrease. Most of the cotton shirts are already reduced, but 4-5% shrinkage, and still be expected.
Side Seamed: refers to the t-shirt with a seam running down each side under the arm sleeves to the bottom edge. Side seamed shirts are more expensive to produce.
Silicone Wash: refers to the use of inert silicone in the washing process. Produces a very smooth and soft finish on the fabric, and also gives a good fabric draping qualities.
Singlet:. is another term for a men's tank top
Slim Cut: style t-shirt, which is narrower than what one normally found. For example, a lot of cut men's shirts, size large, usually takes 22 inches across the chest (measured one inch below the sleeves). Thin section will run about half an inch to 1 cm narrower, sometimes more.
Stonewashed: for the washing process that uses lava rocks, and sometimes a silicone and rubber balls. This method allows the fabric softer and gives aged or distressed look. Sometimes bleach is used in the process.
Tank Top: T-Shirt features thin straps and without came from the start date for the pool. Swimming containers
Taped seam: is not an actual "tape", but a thin strip of fabric sewn over the seam running across the shoulders and neck area of the shirt. It covers the seam and looks better than the exposed point.
Tubular Style: style that does not have side seams, the body t-shirt is round and flat. Tubular T-shirts are cheaper to produce, and make the most expensive shirts.
Unisex t-shirt: There is no standard definition of a unisex shirt, but generally unisex shirt is lighter weight, fine cotton jersey, side seamed, and not cut as full as full male are extra short, like the cap sleeves, but not full elbow-length body is usually a medium / long. However, there are wide variations in the unisex shirts, depending on the manufacturer.
Uzbekistan of the former Soviet satellite that became independent in 1991 and is known for its cotton production methods, including forced child labor and environmentally destructive practices. Ethical Clothing Companies boycott of Uzbekistan cotton. However, many companies are not interested and refused to join in the boycott of Uzbekistan's cotton cheap
V-Neck: inverted triangle style neckline. It can be deep or shallow, depending on the style. Typically favors women, but a shallow V-neck style is popular among people.
Viscose:. is usually another name for rayon, viscose rayon as in
Weight: is usually expressed in grams per square 5, 5 grams of weight cotton fabric means that one square yard will weigh 5.5 ounces. Fine jersey cotton fabrics tend to have lighter weight, while the coarser cotton fabrics are heavier weights.
Wife beater: derogatory term for men's tank top t-shirt. Typically refers to basic white tank top.
Yarn Dyed:. yarn which is dyed before being woven into the fabric
