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Cami-Strap
Very narrow shoulder straps.

Carding
A fiber cleaning process in yarn spinning.

Casual Microfiber
100% Polyester Microfiber fabric that is water repellent and wind resistant.

Cavalry Twill
A type of Twill Weave (Pattern of the Twill).

Chambray
A dressier fabric woven with white threads across colored threads.

Collarette
The trim around the neck of a t-shirt or sweatshirt.

Combed Cotton
Cotton yarn that has been combed to remove short fibers and straighten or arrange longer fibers in parallel order resulting in a smooth yarn used in finer garments. A secondary cleansing process performed to remove additional impurities from the staple fiber after carding.

Compaction
A shrinkage control technique used in fabric manufacturing.

Cool Mesh
Similar to a pique knit but with a more open texture for increased breathability. Features a soft hand for better comfort.

Cool Weave
Similar to a pique knit, but with a more open texture for increased breathability. Slightly larger knit than Cool Mesh, it has a denser feel.

Cord Locks
A stopper or toggle on a drawcord that keeps the cord from retracting into the garment.

Course
Loops of horizontal knit fabric.

Coverseamed
A finish in which two needles are used to create parallel rows of visible stitching. It is used around the neck, armholes, waistband, and wrists of garments to create a cleaner, more durable finish.

Cut
The number of needles utilized per inch when knitting fabric.