Glossary of terms

Cami-Strap Very narrow shoulder straps.

Cashmere Cashmere is the underdown shed annually by goats living in the high, dry plateaus surrounding the Gobi Desert, which stretch from Northern China into Mongolia. These goats have a coarse outer hair that repels the weather. Under that outer coat lies a much finer fiber, cashmere, which insulates these animals from the bitter cold. It takes one of these rare goats four years to grow enough cashmere for one sweater. Each goat is combed by hand every spring. Then the fleece is collected and sorted by hand. Cashmere sweaters are usually knit on hand-operated machines. Therefore, both the scarcity of the fiber and the handwork required to convert that fiber into a luxurious garment contribute to cashmere's price

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.

Clima-FIT (NIKE GOLF) Fabric that blocks wind and resists rain. The fabric has spaces too small for water droplets to get in, but allows excess perspiration and body heat to escape. This is all done with a thinly spun yarn that is tightly woven for a dense weave.

Collar The upright or turned-over neckband of a coat, jacket or shirt.

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

Colorfast A dyed fabric’s ability to resist fading due to washing, exposure to sunlight, and other environmental conditions.

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.

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.

Corduroy A cut filling pile cloth with narrow to wide ribs, can be found in polyester, and man-made blends.

Cotton Soft vegetable fiber obtained from the seedpod of the cotton plant.

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.

Denier A density of the weave in a nylon or polyester product.

Dobby A decorative weave, usually geometric, that is woven into the fabric.

Double-Needle Stitched A finish used on a sleeve and/or bottom hem that uses two needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching. It gives the garment a cleaner, more finished look and adds durability.

Double Knit A circular knit fabric knitted via double stitch on a double needle frame to provide a double thickness.

Down The soft fluffy under feathers of ducks and geese.

Dry-Fiber A high activity sportswear fabric that absorbs, wicks and dries faster than average golfwear.

Dri-FIT (NIKE GOLF) Fabric that helps keep you comfortable and dry by moving perspiration from your skin to the outside for rapid evaporation. The process happens by transferring perspiration through layers of fabric. As the body, produces moisture, these layers carry the moisture through the garment and up to the outside layer where it is dispersed across the outer surface and released into the air.

Dri-FIT UV (NIKE GOLF) Same as Dri-FIT (see Dri-FIT) that also features 30 UPF.

Dry Zone™ Technology An exclusive technology that effectively wicks moisture away from your skin—and takes it off your mind.

Drop Needle A knit fabric characterized by vertical lines within the cloth. Manufactured by “dropping” a needle from the knitting cylinder.

Drop Tail A longer back than front for the purpose of keeping the shirt tucked in. Also referred to as Extended Tail.

Duck Cloth Tightly woven fabric that provides wind and snag resistance.

Dyed-To-Match Buttons or trims that are the same color as the garment onto which they are sewn.