APPAREL DICTIONARY - A -

Abrasion Resistance
The ability of a fabric to withstand loss of appearance and function through the destructive action of rubbing. Fabrics labeled as abrasion-resistant are typically highly durable and long lasting.

Acrylic
(Fiber) Generic name for man made fibers derived from polyacrylonitrile. Features a soft, woolly hand; wash and wear performance; brilliant high shade colors; good sunlight and wrinkle resistance.

Air Jet Spinning
During Air Jet Spinning yarn is made by wrapping fibers around a core stream of fibers with compressed air. In this process, the fibers are stretched to the appropriate size, then fed to the air jet chambers where they are twisted, first in one direction, then in the reverse direction in a second chamber. The yarn is stabilized after each operation. Yarn produced on Air Jet pills less because the spinning process creates a tighter outer wrap which holds typically loose polyester fibers (experienced in Open End Spinning) in place. Fewer loose polyester fibers mean less pilling.

All Weather Micro Fiber
100% Polyester Micro fiber with waterproof coating and fully taped seams. 100% waterproof.

Allen Solly Placket
A placket face set-on the inside of a garment. The shirt front itself makes up the top of the placket. Placket face constructions may include revere, clean finished and hidden fly.

Anti-Pill
A treatment applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of little balls on the fabrics surface due to abrasion during wear.

Antron Nylon
A taffeta nylon fabric with a reflection or shiny finish.

Argyle
A popular design for knitted fabrics, both hand and machine knit. Two or three colors generally are used in a diamond-shaped pattern.