Textile Glossary

Acrylic circular knits are produced using acrylic, a type of synthetic fiber used as an alternative to natural fabrics, such as wool.

Acrylic fiber is a type of synthetic fiber mostly used for the creation of acrylic circular knitted fabrics, which are a synthetic alternative to wool.

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

Animal Origin fibers are those extracted from animals, such as silk, hair, fur, or feathers.

Artificial Fibers are produced in a laboratory for circular knitted fabrics using natural raw substances, most commonly cellulose. 

Bamboo fiber is an artificial fiber created from regenerated cellulose. Although bamboo is a natural plant, production methods of this fiber require a modern method.

Bamboo viscose is an artificial fiber made from bamboo fiber. Due to it being 100% biodegradable, bamboo fiber is one of the most natural alternatives that exist today.

Biodegradability refers to the capacity of certain products or materials to be able to naturally decompose and therefore be assimilated by the environment.

Cashmere – or cashmere wool – is a type of high-quality natural fiber. Circular knitted fabrics in cashmere are considered a luxury item due to their particular characteristics.

Cell Solution Clima is a type of artificial fiber produced with natural cellulose. The circular knits created with this fiber allow for thermal regulation.

Cell Solution Protection is an innovative type of artificial fiber to which active agents are added, making the knits a protection against some insects.

Cell Solution® is an innovative functional, artificial fiber made of Lyocell. Currently, there are two Cell Solution® alternatives: Clima and Protection.

Cellulose is a natural substance that is obtained from either the cotton plant or wood. It is one of the most common substances used to produce artificial fibers.

Circular Knitted Fabrics are the result of a specific knitting process using a circular loom. Circular knits are characterized by their softness.

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

Cupro is an artificial fiber created from wasted or unprocessed cotton. Therefore, its characteristics are very similar to cotton.

Deforestation is the procedure by which large-scale forested lands are cleared to make space for several industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, or construction.

Double side, or double-faced is way of knitting circular knitted fabrics where both sides of the fabric can be used.

Ethylene is the main component of circular knitted fabrics made of polyester, one of the most used synthetic fibers in the world.

French Terry is a type of structure considered to be soft and comfortable, and almost entirely made of cotton.