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Baby Pique
Very small pique knit. (See Pique Knit).

Back Pleats
Tiny folds in the material on the back of a garment that allow for more room and comfort.

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.

Backing Yarn
The yarn which is napped on the inside of a fleece garment, that creates the soft lining of fleece.

Banded Cuffs
A piece of single-ply material, usually ribbed, which is added to the sleeve ends to form a cuff.

Bartacked
Reinforced stitching, i.e. rivets used in reinforcing pockets on jeans.

Basket Weave Knit
process of weaving yarns back and forth resulting in a two-tone appearance.

Binding
A sewing method that encases an edge or seam with fabric.

Birdseye Jacquard
A small geometric pattern with a center dot knit into the fabric.

Blanket Stitch
A decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket. The stitch can be seen on both sides of the blanket.

Bonded Fleece
Fleece produced with multiple layers that are bonded together creating a thicker and heavier weight garment.

Box Pleat
A single, uniform fold in the center back of a garment to allow for more room and comfort.

Brushed Cotton
Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers from the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.

Button-Through Sleeve Placket
A small placket located on the sleeve, by the cuff, which contains a single button closure.