Accessories:
Any materials having different characteristics in different directions
are called anisotropic materials. Any additional ornamentation that
accompanies a garment in order to create a specific and more fashionable
look/image. (Eg: shoes, belts, sunglasses etc. )
Achkan:
A long-sleeved coat-like garment that reaches down to the knees or even
lower, and is buttoned in front-middle. This garment is worn by men on
formal occasions.
Acrylic:
A man made or synthetic fiber made of synthetic linear macromolecules
having in the chain at least 85% (by mass) of recurring cyanoethene
(acrylonitrile) groups.
Argyle:
A design created by placing various colored diamond shaped blocks on a
single colored background, usually crossed by lines in a diamond shape.
This design is quite popular in men's sweaters and hosiery.
Barrel cuff:
A single-button cuff used for fastening the sleeves of a long-sleeved
shirt. It is most popular type of shirt cuff.
Bedford cord:
A woven fabric used for manufacturing men's trousers, hats, uniforms
etc. The cord is has rounded cords in the warp direction with sunken
lines between them used in trousers, uniforms, hats, upholstery.
Boxer briefs:
A tight-fitting style of men's inner wear covering groin area. The
fabric length generally extends to mid thigh. The garment has an elastic
waistband and leg closure resulting in a tighter fit. The garment is
generally made of machine-combed cotton fabric.
Boxer shorts
A loose-fitting style of men's inner wear covering groin area. The
garment has an elastic at waist and is made of both cotton and silk.
Brocade:
A heavy and rich-looking jacquard fabric having contrasting surfaces
or a multicolor design . The fabrics is often used for men's traditional
formal wear like sherwani or achkan.
Cable stitch:
A knit fabric stitch producing design that looks like a heavy cord and
is commonly used in men's sweaters and hosiery.
Cambric:
A plain weave and light weight cotton fabric with a lustrous surface.
It is commonly used for manufacturing men's handkerchiefs, underwear,
shirts etc.
Canton flannel:
A warm and heavy strong cotton or cotton blend fabric with a twill face
and a brushed back. It is used for manufacturing men's nightwear,
underwear, gloves, linings etc.
Cashmere:
Obtained from the hair of Asiatic goat and used for manufacturing men's
winter wear including sweaters, pullovers etc.
Chikan kari:
A famous type of embroidery in white cotton thread, done on various
fabrics including, muslin.
Chino:
A durable, medium weight, twill fabric generally made of cotton or a
cotton blend. The fabric is used for men's sportswear and work clothes
and is generally found in khaki color.
Corduroy:
A strong and durable woven fabric having vertical cut pile stripes or
cords with a velvet- like nap. The fabric is generally made of cotton or
cotton blends and mix of other fibers. It is commonly used for men's
trousers and jackets.
Crew neck:
A type of neckline typically found in men's t-shirts and sweaters.
Cuffs:
A fabric put at the bottom of men's pants and is generally doubled over
and hemmed. These cuffs help to avoid wrinkles and pleated pants look
best with cuffs.
Dhoti:
A traditional Indian dress for men and worn on the lower part of the
body. It consists of a piece of unstitched cloth draped over the hips
and legs. And can be worn in various styles.
Double-breasted:
A formal suit jacket having two columns of buttons, while the first
column is for ornamentation, the second is for fastening the jacket.
Double-barrel cuff:
A two-button cuff used for fastening the sleeves of a long-sleeved
shirt. The buttons on the cuff may be aligned horizontally or
vertically.
French/double cuff:
A type of sleeve cuff that folds over onto itself and fastens with cuff
links to hold the sleeves together.
Inseam:
Measurement taken from bottom of groin area to the floor in men's
garments.
Knee length:
Any men's garment ending at the knee or above.
Lace-up:
A men's shoe that fastens with laces up the instep.
Loafer:
A men's slip-on shoe without laces
Mock turtleneck:
A small version of a turtleneck, having an upward-protruding neckline
that does not fold over.
Monk strap:
A type of shoe having straps that can be fastened by buckles on the
side.
Pinstripe:
A solid background with contrasting stripes generally spaced one half
inch to 1 inch apart.
Pique knit:
A shirt having pebble-like finish. It is exclusively used in short
sleeved sumer t shirts.
Plaid:
Wide and multicolored stripes on different colored backgrounds for
creating various patterns.
Pleat:
the gathering of fabric on the front of trousers creating a darted look
to the pant front.
Polyester:
A man made or synthetic fiber blended with other fibers for use in
making men's casual and sportswear.
Pullover:
A sweater that must be pulled over head for wearing it.
Rise:
Measurement taken bottom of groin area to top of waist.
Saddle shoes:
A type of lace- up shoes worn by men, and having a leather overlay. It
resembles a saddle sewn over the arch of the foot.
Silk:
A natural fiber made from silkworms and is used for manufacturing men's
shirts, ties, etc.
Single breasted:
A suit jacket having one row of buttons.
Single-needle tailoring:
Type of stitching done with the help of a single needle, either by hand
or by machine.
Soft collar:
A casual collar without stays or buttons.
Split toe:
A lace- up formal shoe for men having a seam splitting the toe.
Sportswear:
A term used for any garment worn by men for different sports or as
casual wear.
Thread count:
Refers to the number of threads that are used in a square inch of
fabric. High thread count denotes a finer weave and a finer fabric.
Three button:
A single-breasted suit having three buttons and corresponding
buttonholes.
Turtleneck:
A type of neck found in men's sweaters having 2 -4 inches of fabric at
the neckline folding over onto itself.
Two button:
A single-breasted style of coat or jacket having two buttons.
Two-ply fabric:
A fabric made of two yarns and woven together in one cloth.
V-neck:
A type of neck that forms a V and is commonly used in shirts, t shirts
and sweaters a shirt or sweater collar that forms a point or v at the
front of the neck.
Wing tip:
A traditional style of men's formal or dress shoe with an overlay of
decorative punched perforations on the toe and front of the shoe.
Wool:
A natural fiber sourced from sheep. It is widely used for making men's
winter wear including sweaters, shirts, dress pants, suits etc.
