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What flatlock means

Short answer: Flatlock is a seam in which two pieces of fabric are laid edge to edge and joined with a flat seam. No ...

What a satin weave means

Short answer: Satin is a weave in which one thread passes over several others before going under. It gives a smooth, ...

What percale means

Short answer: Percale is a dense weave in which each thread passes alternately over and under. The result is a matte,...

What thread count means on bedding

Short answer: Thread count is the number of threads per inch in the weave. A higher number often means a denser fabri...

What a yarn count means

Short answer: The yarn count tells you how fine the yarn is. A higher number means a thinner yarn, and a thinner yarn...

What grams per square metre means

Short answer: The number tells you how much one square metre of the fabric weighs. It is the best single figure for j...

What terry means

Short answer: Terry cloth is a fabric with small loops on the surface. The loops increase the surface area and let th...

What rib knit means

Short answer: Rib knit is a knit with vertical ridges that stretches a lot across and pulls back together again. That...

What interlock means

Short answer: Interlock is a double knit where the front and back look alike. The fabric is thicker, holds its shape ...

What single jersey means

Short answer: Single jersey is the simplest kind of knit, with a smooth front and a different texture on the back. It...

What polyamide means on a label

Short answer: Polyamide is a synthetic fibre that is strong, light and hard wearing. It is also called nylon and is u...

What elastane means on a label

Short answer: Elastane is a fibre that can stretch to several times its own length and pull back again. It is rarely ...