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Technical Glossary
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Raglan Sleeves
Sleeves set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the armpit.

Reactive Dyes
Dyestuffs that form chemical bonds with cotton fibers.

Reinforced Placket
Stitching in the shape of a rectangle at the bottom of a placket, for reinforcement.

Resort Cuff
Also known in the industry as a "logo cuff", describes a cuff that has a small blank space in the pattern to provide a spot for embroidering.

Reverse Placket
See Placket, but reversed for women’s garments.

Rib Knit
A textured knit that has the appearance of vertical lines. It is highly elastic and retains "memory".

Ring Spun Yarn
Yarn made by continuously twisting and thinning a rope of cotton fibers. The twisting makes the short hairs of cotton stand out, resulting in a stronger yarn with a significantly softer hand.

Ringer
A t-shirt with collar and sleeve cuffs of a different color than the body of the shirt.

Running Stitch
A stitch that is spaced equally, with the underside stitching being half the length of the external side.