Baby Pique
Very small pique knit. (See Pique Knit).
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Back Pleats
Tiny folds in the material on the back of a garment that allow for more room and comfort.
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Back Yoke
A piece of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the shoulders. This allows the garment to lay flat and drape nicely.
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Backing Yarn
The yarn which is napped on the inside of a fleece garment, that creates the soft lining of fleece.
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Banded Cuffs
A piece of single-ply material, usually ribbed, which is added to the sleeve ends to form a cuff.
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Bartacked
Reinforced stitching, i.e. rivets used in reinforcing pockets on jeans.
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Basket Weave Knit
process of weaving yarns back and forth resulting in a two-tone appearance.
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Binding
A sewing method that encases an edge or seam with fabric.
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Birdseye Jacquard
A small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the fabric.
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Blanket Stitch
A decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch can be seen on both sides of the blanket.
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Bonded Fleece
Fleece produced with multiple layers that are bonded together creating a thicker and heavier weight garment.
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Box Pleat
A single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for more room and comfort.
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Brushed Cotton
Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers from the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.
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Button-Through Sleeve Placket
A small placket located on the sleeve, by the cuff, which contains a single button closure.
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