- S Spring / Ring SpringS-spring and ring-spring
S spring and ring spring are metal spring components built into the f…
- S Twist And Z TwistS-twist and Z-twist
S twist and Z twist are terms that describe the direction of twist ap…
- S-hook
An S-hook is a ring-type fitting made by bending wire into an S shape…
- Safety Pin
A safety pin is a fastening device that can be secured by tucking the…
- Safety Stitch
A safety stitch is a sewing specification that simultaneously perform…
- Safflower Dyeing
Safflower dyeing is a natural dyeing method that uses pigments obtain…
- SaganishikiSaga nishiki brocade
Saganishiki is a handwoven brocade from Saga Prefecture that uses war…
- Sagara EmbroiderySagara embroidery (chenille embroidery)
Sagara embroidery is an embroidery process that layers yarn into cont…
- Sales SampleSalesman sample (SMS)
A sales sample is a sample product made with specifications and appea…
- Salt Shrink Finish
Salt shrink finish is a post-processing technique that uses differenc…
- Sample RollSample yardage
A sample roll is fabric or cut fabric ordered in a fixed length for m…
- Sanada-himoSanada-himo (flat woven cord)
Sanada-himo is a general term for thin, flat, durable narrow woven co…
- Sandwashed FinishMatte (sandblasted) finish
A sandwashed finish is a processing/finishing method that creates fin…
- Sandwashed Surface WeaveGranite (crepe) weave
Sandwashed surface weave is a woven structure that gives the surface …
- Sashiko
Sashiko refers to a woven fabric or expression that originates from d…
- Sashiko Thread
Sashiko thread is a hand-sewing thread used for sashiko stitching, wi…
- Satin
Satin refers to a woven fabric, or more broadly the fabric itself, ba…
- Satin CordSatin cord (rattail)
A satin cord is a narrow cord with a satin-like smooth luster on the …
- Satin FinishSatin finish (metal)
Satin finish is a finishing process in which fine polishing marks are…
- Satin Ribbon
A satin ribbon is a narrow woven ribbon characterized by a smooth, lu…
- Satin Stitch
Satin stitch is an embroidery technique that fills the inside of a de…
- Satin Weave
Satin weave is one of the three basic weave structures, created by fl…
- Saxony
Saxony is a wool woven fabric used for autumn and winter suit fabrics…
- SayagataSayagata pattern
Sayagata is a geometric repeating pattern made by joining manji shape…
- Scale PatternUroko (scale pattern)
A scale pattern is a geometric motif formed by continuously arranging…
- Scallop
A scallop is a decorative edging that features continuous semicircula…
- Schiffli Embroidery
Schiffli embroidery is an embroidered fabric made by stitching contin…
- ScouringScouring (degumming)
Scouring is a pretreatment that removes impurities such as oils, waxe…
- Screen Plate MakingScreen making
Screen plate making is the process of forming the design areas that a…
- Screen Printing
Screen printing is a printing process in which dye, pigment, ink, and…
- Screw-type HookScrew-type snap
A screw-type hook is a type of hook that opens and closes by interloc…
- Scroop
Scroop refers to the distinctive squeaking sound and crisp hand that …
- Sea Island Cotton
Sea Island Cotton is a type of extra-long staple cotton, mainly origi…
- Sea-island FiberIslands-in-the-sea fiber
Sea-island fiber is a composite fiber in which many island components…
- Seam Allowance
Seam allowance is the extra width of fabric added outside the pattern…
- Seam Allowance Opening Or Pressing To One SideSeams pressed open or to one side
What is seam allowance opening or pressing to one side? It is an iron…
- Seam LabelLoop label (pis name)
A seam label is a small woven label with a brand name or logo woven i…
- Seam Ripper
A seam ripper is a small sewing tool with a forked tip, used to cut t…
- Seam Slippage
Seam slippage is a quality issue in which, when force is applied to a…
- Seam Strength
Seam strength is the strength of a sewn fabric seam to withstand forc…
- Seam TapeSeam sealing tape
A seam tape is a tape that is heat- and pressure-bonded to the revers…
- Seamless KnitSeamless knitting
Seamless knit is a knitting method in which the body, sleeves, and ot…
- Secondary Processing
Secondary processing is a post-process applied to sewn products or ma…
- See Through Prevention LiningAnti-see-through lining
See-through prevention lining is a lining used on the inside of light…
- Seersucker
Seersucker is a woven fabric in which flat sections and puckered sect…
- SeigaihaSeigaiha (wave pattern)
Seigaiha is a traditional Japanese geometric pattern that represents …
- SEK Mark
The SEK Mark is a voluntary certification system that evaluates the a…
- Self-tie
Self-tie refers to a specification for bow ties, ascot ties, and simi…
- Selvage
Selvage is the part formed at both edges when weaving fabric, which h…
- Selvage DistortionTight selvage
Selvage distortion is a quality phenomenon in woven fabric where the …
- Selvedge Denim
Selvedge denim is denim fabric woven on old-style looms and has self-…
- Selvedge NameSelvage mark
A selvedge name is an identifying mark printed in text on the selvedg…
- Semi-industrial Sewing Machine
A semi-industrial sewing machine is a stationary sewing machine desig…
- Senshu
Senshu is a textile-producing region centered in the southwestern par…
- Sequin
A sequin is a decorative material used by sewing small reflective pie…
- Serge
Serge is a woven fabric that uses a twill weave with diagonal ribs, a…
- Serger ThreadOverlock thread
Serger thread is sewing thread used on an overlock machine to form st…
- Sericin And Fibroin
Sericin and fibroin are proteins that make up silk obtained from coco…
- Set In PadSet-in shoulder pad
A set in pad is a shoulder pad inserted along the armhole from the sh…
- Set SquareL-square ruler
A set square is a ruler used to accurately check and draw right-angle…
- Setting Tool
A setting tool is a dedicated tool used together with a hand press or…
- Seven-fold TieSette pieghe (seven-fold tie)
Settepieghe is a tie construction that uses no lining, folds a wide f…
- Sew-on Snap ButtonSew-on snap
A sew-on snap button is a sewing fastener with a male and female part…
- Sew-throughVisible (face) holes
Sew-through refers to a structure in which the holes for passing the …
- Sewability
Sewability is the property of sewing thread and fabrics to be sewn st…
- Sewing Machine Needle
A sewing machine needle is a needle attached to a sewing machine that…
- Sewing Machine Needle Size
The size of a sewing machine needle is the reference number used main…
- Sewing Machine ThreadSewing thread
Sewing thread is a thread for sewing designed according to the applic…
- Sewing Machine Thread CountThread ticket number
The size designation for sewing thread is a way of categorizing and i…
- Sewing NeedleHand-sewing needle
A sewing needle is a slender needle with an eye for threading sewing …
- Sewing PatternPattern
A pattern is a template and design information that defines the shape…
- ShaSha gauze
Sha is a type of leno weave that holds the weft in place while interl…
- Shackle
A shackle is a fitting made up of a horseshoe-shaped body and a remov…
- Shadow Stripe
A shadow stripe is a subdued stripe pattern that creates a calm impre…
- Shaggy
Shaggy is a term for a material or finish that gives woven fabrics an…
- Shank Button
A shank button is a button that is attached by passing sewing thread …
- Shank WrappingThread shank
Nedamaki is a button-attaching method in which, when sewing on a butt…
- Shantung
Shantung is a woven fabric woven with slub threads, featuring irregul…
- Shape-retaining FinishWrinkle resistant finish
Shape-retaining finish is a treatment applied to fabrics and products…
- Shaped KnittingFully fashioned knitting
Shaped knitting is a flat knitting method in which each part, such as…
- Sharkskin
Sharkskin is a woven fabric reminiscent of shark skin, characterized …
- SharryChallis
Sharry is a general term for woven fabrics made with fine yarns that …
- Shawl Collar
A shawl collar is a collar that continues smoothly from the front edg…
- ShearingShearing (pile cropping)
Shearing is a finishing process that uses blades to trim the fuzz and…
- ShedShed (weaving)
A shed is the opening formed on a loom by separating the warp yarns i…
- SheernessSheerness (see-through)
Sheerness is the visual property of how much skin, layered clothing u…
- Sheet BattingSheet wadding
Sheet batting is an auxiliary material for quilt batting formed by co…
- Sheeting
Sheeting is a relatively coarse plain weave textile made mainly from …
- Shell Button
A shell button is a button made by processing shell, and it is a garm…
- Shepherd's CheckShepherd check
Shepherd’s check is a traditional check pattern made by arranging lig…
- Shetland Wool
Shetland wool is wool obtained from Shetland sheep, native to the She…
- Shibori DyeingShibori
Shibori is a general term for resist dyeing techniques that suppress …
- Shikon DyeingShikon (gromwell root) dyeing
Shikon dyeing is a plant dyeing method that uses shikon, the root of …
- Shinshu Tsumugi
Shinshu Tsumugi is a general term for silk textiles passed down in Na…
- Shiozawa Tsumugi
Shiozawa Tsumugi is a general term for silk textiles handed down main…
- ShiozeShioze (ribbed silk)
Shioze is a high-density silk fabric, mainly made using thick weft ya…
- Shippo TsunagiShippo tsunagi pattern
Shippo Tsunagi is a traditional Japanese geometric pattern in which c…
- Shirring Elastic BandShirring elastic
A shirring elastic band is a narrow elastic tape used to gather fabri…
- Shirt Grip Tape
Shirt grip tape is a narrow non-slip tape attached to the inside of t…
- Shirt InterfacingShirt interlining
Shirt interfacing is a type of interfacing used in shirt and blouse c…
- Shirt StudShirt studs
A shirt stud is a decorative fastening used mainly on the placket of …
- Shock CordShock cord (bungee)
A shock cord is a round cord covered with a textile outer sheath, wit…
- ShoddyRecycled wool fiber (shoddy)
Shoddy is the process of loosening clothing cutting waste and collect…
- Short LengthShort end (remnant length)
Short length is a trading term that refers to fabric remaining after …
- Shot FabricShot effect
Shot fabric is a woven expression created by using yarns of different…
- Shoulder PadsShoulder pad
Shoulder pads are a supplementary material inserted inside clothing f…
- Shoulder SnapShoulder strap snap
A Shoulder Snap is a small fastening attached to the inside of the sh…
- Shoulder TapeShoulder stay tape
Shoulder tape is a narrow tape attached along the shoulder seam of a …
- Shrink-proofingSanforizing
Shrink-proofing is a process that stabilizes shrinkage in advance to …
- Shrink-to-fitShrink-to-fit (denim)
Shrink-to-fit is the idea of washing unsanforized, unwashed denim to …
- Shrinkage Rate
Shrinkage rate is a quality control indicator that shows, as a percen…
- Shuttle Loom
A shuttle loom is a shuttle-type loom that makes woven fabric by movi…
- Shuttleless Loom
A shuttleless loom is a general term for looms that produce woven fab…
- Side Pull StrengthLateral pull strength
Side pull strength refers to the resistance to detachment and to tear…
- Side-release Buckle
A side-release buckle is a detachable buckle mainly used on tape or b…
- Silicone Rubber
Silicone rubber is an elastic material whose main backbone is made of…
- Silk
Silk is a natural animal fiber obtained from silkworm cocoons, charac…
- Silk FacingsSilk facing
Silk facings are a general term for glossy, smooth silk fabrics used …
- Silk FlossSilk floss (mawata)
Silk floss is a silk, cotton-like material made by refining cocoons t…
- Silk Ribbon
A silk ribbon is a narrow ribbon made primarily from silk, a garment …
- Silk Thread
Silk yarn is yarn made from the fibers of cocoons produced by silkwor…
- Silver 925Sterling silver (925)
Silver 925 is an alloy whose main component is silver and that genera…
- Singeing
Singeing is a finishing process that burns off the surface fuzz on fa…
- Single Cuffs / Double CuffsSingle cuffs and double (French) cuffs
Single cuffs and double cuffs are categories of shirt cuffs made as a…
- Single Twist / Multiple TwistSingle twist and ply twist
Single twist and multiple twist are terms that refer to yarn twisting…
- Single Yarn And Two-ply YarnSingle and plied yarn
Single yarn and plied yarn are yarn structures: single yarn consists …
- Single-filament FinenessFilament fineness (dpf)
Single-filament fineness is an index that indicates the thickness of …
- Single-plate / HollowSolid and hollow metal buttons
Single-plate / hollow is a term used to indicate the body structure o…
- Single-welt / Double-weltSingle and double welt pockets
What are single-welt and double-welt pockets? They are welt-pocket st…
- SinkerSinker (knitting)
Sinker is a name used for a generally lightweight to medium-weight we…
- Sinker Pile
Sinker pile is a knit fabric made by forming looped pile on one side …
- Sirospun YarnSiro-spun yarn
Sirospun yarn is a spun yarn made by adding twist while drawing toget…
- Size Label
A size label is a type of label sewn mainly onto areas such as the ne…
- SizingSizing (warp)
Sizing is a warp preparation process in which a sizing agent is appli…
- Skein DyeingHank dyeing
Skein dyeing is a yarn-dyeing method in which yarn wound into skeins …
- Skein WindingHank winding (kase)
Skein winding is a rolling direction and supply form in which ribbons…
- Skew
Skew is a phenomenon in which the direction of the warp and weft thre…
- Skin-on Shell ButtonShell button with bark
A skin-on shell button is a shell button carved while leaving part of…
- Skip NumberMove number (counter)
Skip number is the numerical value that indicates the interval at whi…
- Skipped StitchesSkipped stitch
Skipped stitches are a sewing defect in which, during machine sewing,…
- Skirt Hook
A skirt hook is a fastening made by combining a hook-shaped part and …
- Slasher DyeingSlasher (sheet) dyeing
Slasher dyeing is a warp dyeing method in which warped warp yarns are…
- Sleeve Board
A sleeve board is a long, narrow ironing board used when pressing sle…
- Sleeve GartersSleeve garter
Sleeve garters are arm accessories made from elastic or strip-shaped …
- Sleeve HamTailor's ham
A sleeve ham is a fabric pressing tool with a rounded, three-dimensio…
- Sleeve HeadSleeve cap
A sleeve head is an auxiliary material used at the upper part of the …
- Sleeve Head WaddingSleeve head
Sleeve head wadding is a supplementary material inserted inside the s…
- Sleeve Lining
Sleeve lining is a fabric attached to the inside of the sleeves of ja…
- Sleeve Pitch
Sleeve pitch is the pattern angle that indicates how the sleeve is se…
- Slick FeelSlick (smooth) hand
Slick feel is a texture that gives the impression of a finely texture…
- Slide Adjuster
A slide adjuster is a rectangular ring with a central bar, used to th…
- SliderZipper slider
A slider is the component that moves to engage or separate the left a…
- Slider Replacement
Slider replacement is a repair process in which, when the zipper elem…
- Slip StitchSlip stitch (necktie)
Slip stitch is a tailoring method that loosely hand-sews the folded f…
- Slipperiness
Slipperiness is the property that fabrics do not easily catch on each…
- Sliver
Sliver refers to a semi-finished product in which fibers are aligned …
- SlubSlubs and knots in yarn
A slub is a part of a yarn that becomes thicker or appears knot-like,…
- Slub Yarn
Slub yarn is a yarn with intentionally irregular thick and thin secti…
- Small Repeating PatternKomon
Komon is a pattern that repeats relatively small motifs at regular in…
- Smocking
Smocking is an ornamental hand-sewing technique in which regular mark…
- SnagSnagging
Snagging is a phenomenon in which threads or stitches in a fabric cat…
- Snap Button AttachmentSewing on snaps
Snap button attachment is the sewing and attachment process of instal…
- Snap Hook
A snap hook is a hook-shaped fitting with a spring-loaded movable par…
- Snap Tape
Snap tape is a tape-shaped fastener with snap buttons attached at reg…
- SnarlSnarl (yarn defect)
Snarl is the phenomenon in which yarn twists and tangles into loops, …
- Snow WashSnow wash (denim)
Snow wash is a washing process that mainly applies an uneven bleached…
- Snowflake ShiboriSekka shibori
Snowflake shibori is a shibori dyeing technique in which fabric is fo…
- Soaping
Soaping is a process in which fabric is washed with a cleaning agent …
- Softening Finish
Softening finish is a finishing process applied to fabric to give it …
- Solvent ResistanceSolvent resistance (dry cleaning)
Solvent resistance is a property that indicates how resistant buttons…
- Space-dyed YarnSpace-dyed thread
Space-dyed yarn is a yarn dyed with multiple colors in sections along…
- Spacer Knit
What is spacer knit? It is a raised knit fabric with volume and firmn…
- Spandex Rib
Elastic rib knit refers to a knitted accessory used for cuffs, hems, …
- Specification SheetSpec sheet
A specification sheet is a document that shares apparel product desig…
- Spinning
Spinning is the process of loosening and aligning short fibers such a…
- Spiral BoningSpiral steel boning
Spiral boning is an auxiliary material made by forming spirally wound…
- Split Fiber YarnSplittable conjugate fiber
Split fiber yarn is a composite fiber made by spinning multiple compo…
- Sponging
Sponging is a pretreatment in which moisture or steam is applied to f…
- SpoolThread spool
A spool is a term that refers to a wound form of thread, such as sewi…
- Spring Snap
A spring hook is a type of metal press fastener used on apparel and a…
- Spun Silk Yarn
Spun silk yarn is a soft-textured silk spun yarn made by collecting s…
- Spunbond
Spunbond is a nonwoven fabric made by forming continuous long fibers …
- SpunlaceSpunlace (hydroentangled)
Spunlace is a nonwoven fabric made by applying high-pressure water je…
- Square BraidSquare braided cord (kaku-uchi)
Square braid is a cord-like braided trim made by braiding yarn so tha…
- Stain-resistant Finish
A stain-resistant finish is a functional finish applied to fabric to …
- Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an alloy steel made mainly of iron with added chro…
- Static-control YarnAntistatic (conductive) yarn
Static-control yarn is a yarn used to give textiles and yarns conduct…
- Stay Tape
Stay tape is a narrow tape attached to the edges and seams of fabric …
- Steam Finishing
Steam finishing is a process that applies steam to fabric and uses mo…
- Steam FinishingYunoshi (steam finishing)
Steam finishing is a finishing process that primarily treats silk fab…
- Steep Twill And Shallow TwillSteep twill and reclining twill
Steep twill and shallow twill are terms used to describe the angle of…
- Stencil DyeingKatazome
Stencil dyeing is a dyeing technique in which a carved stencil is use…
- StiffnessBending stiffness
Stiffness is a property that indicates the degree of resistance when …
- Stitch DensityStitches per inch (SPI)
Stitch density is a sewing specification indicating the number of sti…
- Stitch DensityStitch length (loop length)
Stitch density is a knitting setting that describes the size and tigh…
- Stitch In The Ditch
Stitch in the ditch is a sewing specification in which you stitch alo…
- Stitch Transfer
Stitch transfer is a knitting technique in flat knitting that moves s…
- Stitch TypeStitch type (ISO 4915)
Stitch type is a classification used to systematically categorize the…
- StockholdingStock program
Stockholding is a system in which a fabric supplier or seller holds a…
- Stone Wash
Stone wash is a washing process that adds friction-induced color fadi…
- Storm Flap
A storm flap is a piece of pressing cloth placed over the front openi…
- Straight Buttonhole
A sleep buttonhole is a straight buttonhole reinforced at the edges w…
- Straight TapeStraight stay tape
Straight tape is an anti-stretch tape used along the grain of the fab…
- Strand CountBraid carrier count
Strand count is a term used to indicate the number of yarn bundles or…
- Strap ElasticStrap elastic (lingerie)
Strap elastic is a narrow elastic tape used for shoulder straps on br…
- Stretch
Stretch refers to the property of fabric or a product to stretch in r…
- Stretch InterfacingStretch interlining
Stretch interfacing is an interfacing material that follows the movem…
- Stretch Lace
Stretch lace is a lace material that has lace openwork patterns and, …
- Stretch Lining
Stretch lining is a lining used to follow the movement of stretch out…
- Stretch StitchingStretch sewing
Stretch stitching is a sewing method in which stretch materials such …
- Stretch Tape
Stretch Tape is a narrow tape-like auxiliary material made with elast…
- Strike-off
A strike-off is a sample fabric made before mass production using the…
- Strike-throughStrike-back
Strike-through is an adhesion defect in which, when fusible interlini…
- Strike-through
Strike-through is an adhesive defect in which the adhesive on fusible…
- Stripe
A stripe is a striped pattern made by arranging lines or bands of two…
- Striped Pocket LiningStriped pocketing
Striped pocket lining is a pocket lining woven with a striped pattern…
- Striped Rib KnitTipped rib
Striped rib knit is a knitted accessory used for cuffs, hems, collars…
- Striped Sleeve Lining
Striped sleeve lining refers to a striped lining used on the inside o…
- Stud FastenerStud fastener (gibosi)
A giboshi is a primarily metal fastener that secures by hooking a hol…
- Sublimation FastnessColorfastness to sublimation
Sublimation fastness is a quality characteristic that indicates resis…
- Sublimation Transfer PrintingSublimation print
Sublimation transfer printing is a printing process that vaporizes di…
- Suede
Suede is a material made primarily by finely raising the back side of…
- Suede Tape
Suede tape is a narrow tape or cord with a brushed, suede-like surfac…
- SukumoSukumo (composted indigo)
Sukumo is a natural indigo dye material made by fermenting and drying…
- Sulfur Bottom / Sulfur TopSulfur bottom and sulfur top (denim)
Sulfur Bottom / Sulfur Top is a dyeing method in which denim warp yar…
- Sulfur Dyeing
Sulfur dyeing is a dyeing method that mainly colors cellulosic fibers…
- Super NumberSuper S number (wool)
Super number is a customary indication used mainly for worsted wool t…
- Surgeon's CuffsWorking cuffs
Surgeon's cuffs are a tailoring detail in which actual functional but…
- Suspender Button
A suspender button is a button sewn to the inside or outside of the w…
- Suspender TabBraces leather ends
A suspender tab is a leather fastening attached to the end of a suspe…
- SuspendersSuspenders (braces)
Suspenders are a clothing accessory made of strap-like material worn …
- Suvin Cotton
Suvin Cotton is a type of extra-long staple cotton grown in India, a …
- Swatch
A swatch is a small fabric sample used to check the actual color, pat…
- Swatch BookSwatch bunch
A swatch book is a booklet that compiles multiple fabric samples for …
- Sweat FastnessColorfastness to perspiration
Sweat fastness is a fastness rating that evaluates how little a fabri…
- Swivel
A swivel is a connecting fitting with a central rotating section that…
- Synthetic Fiber
Synthetic fiber is a general term for fibers made from polymers chemi…
- Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather is a sheet-like material made by coating and lamina…
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