13. M - Memory Foam Memory foam is often used to give shape to a garment.
-Mercerized Cotton
Cotton that has been through a wet finishing process which swells the yarns of the fabric to give it a round smooth surface and stops the cotton from further shrinkage. This process results in a stronger and more lustrous yarn that is more easily dyed, producing brighter, deeper colors.
-Merino Wool
Merino wool means the wool fiber is long and fine. The result is a fabric that is thin, soft and luxurious.
-Mesh
An open-weave knitted or woven fabric that produces a net or sheer-like effect.
-Micro Modal
Micro Modal® is a trademarked microfiber from an Austrian textile company, Lenzing made from spun beechwood cellulose. The fabric is delicate and light.
-Microfiber
Fabric made with microfiber means that the fabric’s filaments are extremely fine and usually a blend of polyester or polyamide (nylon) fibers. Microfiber fabrics are thus lightweight, and look and feel luxurious.
-Microfleece
Microfleece is an ultra-soft synthetic wool-like fabric.
-Modal
Modal is made with cellulose from beech trees and is essentially a variety of rayon. Garments made in modal have anti-crease properties and are relatively easy care.
14. N
-Neoprene
A synthetic rubber fabric used for swimwear, outerwear and high fashion clothing.
-Nylon
A completely synthetic fiber, nylon is known for its superior flexibility and excellent resilience.
15.P
-Panne
A velvet-like fabric that has been flattened to achieve a desired design or look.
-Peau de Soie
A heavy twill-weave drapeable satin fabric, made of silk fibers or a manufactured fiber.
-Peruvian Pima Cotton
Pima cotton that is grown in Peru and harvested by hand which reduces the scratchy impurities and guarantees a more brilliant white shade that can be easily dyed.
-Pima Cotton
Pima cotton is a generic name for extra-long staple cotton grown in the U.S., Australia and Peru. The name honors the Pima Indians who grow the cotton for the USDA in Sacaton, Arizona.
-Piqué
A medium-weight fabric, either knit or woven, with raised dobby designs including cords, wales, waffles, or patterns. Woven versions have cords running lengthwise, or in the warp direction. Knitted versions are double-knit fabric constructions, created on multi-feed circular knitting machines.
-Polyamide
The basic fiber-forming substance for nylon fiber. It is also the European term for nylon.
-Polyester
This is both the name of a fabric and a fiber. Polyester has high strength, excellent resiliency and high abrasion resistance. Low absorbency allows the fiber to dry quickly.
-Powernet
This is a two-way stretch nylon fabric used in high-end compression garments.
16.R
-Rayon
A silk-like fabric made from wood pulp, cotton linters, or other vegetable matter. It is a comfortable, but weak, fabric against the skin and absorbs moisture.
-Rib Knit
A knitted fabric with alternating raised and lowered rows. More elastic and durable than plain knits.