Glossary of terms

Underarm Grommets Small holes in the armpit area to allow breathability and air circulation.

Unstructured A low profile cap style with a natural low sloping crown. No buckram has been added to the crown.

V Patch A section of material in a V shape that is sewn onto a garment directly under the collarette. Can provide support against stretching the neck opening and is also a style component.

Vents, Front & Back Allow for breathability and may aid in ease of decoration, allowing the garment to be hooped and embroidered with no show-through on the inside of the garment. Some vents are tacked down and are for fashion purposes only.

Waffle Weave/Knit A waffle, or square pattern, knit or woven into a garment.

Washer Nylon A nylon garment treated with a special finish to produce a crinkled effect.

Water-Resistant Fabric treated chemically to resist water.

Weathered Twill A special dye process resulting in a softer fabric with a weathered appearance that will continue to enhance with each wash.

Welt Collar and/or Cuffs A single ply fabric with a finished edge that is used for collars and cuffs on sport shirts and short sleeve garments.

Wickability The ability of a fiber or a fabric to disperse moisture and allow it to pass through to the surface of the fabric, so that evaporation can take place.

Wood Tone Buttons Buttons that simulate a wood appearance.

Yarn Dyed Yarn that has been dyed prior to the weaving or knitting of the garment.

Yoke Back A piece of fabric that connects the back of the garment to the shoulders. This allows the garment to lay flat.