Textile Glossary

American Fleece is a type of structure that can be created in any composition. It is mostly used to create sweatshirts or hoodies.

Circular knitted fabrics are a product of the textile industry, created from a process that intertwines fibers with each other. Among many other characteristics, it is renowned for its breathability and flexibility.

Cotton is a type of natural fiber, extracted from the cotton plant and used for the creation of circular knitted fabrics.

GMO is the acronym for Genetically Modified Organisms. Being GMO-free means the product does not contain any GMOs.

Interlock is a structure, or a form of knitting, that gives circular knitted fabrics two inseparable layers, making them stronger, heavier, and more resistant.

Jacquard is a technique in which the colors and patterns of the circular knitted fabrics are knitted directly, instead of going through printing or dyeing processes.

Jersey is a type of circular knitted fabric, used for the creation of many different pieces. It is known for its stretchability and softness, characteristics that depends on fiber choice and composition. It is widely used for underwear and bedding items.

Merino Wool is a type of natural fiber used to create circular knitted fabrics with unique characteristics, made from the wool of the merino sheep.

Organic refers to the development of a certain product without the addition of any kind of chemical substances.

Piquet is a structure that is characterized by exhibiting geometric designs such as parallel lines, for example.

Supima® is an association of American producers and the brand under which their Pima cotton is sold. It is a type of cotton produced in the USA and recognized for its quality throughout the world.

Tencel-Lyocell® is a registered trademark of Lenzing, one of the world's largest companies in the sustainable production of fibers used to create circular knitted fabrics.

Viscose is a type of artificial fiber used to create circular knitted fabrics, recognized for simulating the characteristics of silk.