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Offset
The ability to move the pantograph out of the stitching area with a specific movement and then return to the original point. Used for placing appliqués.Olefin
(also known as polyolefin and polypropylene)A manufactured fiber characterized by its lightweight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Olefin is also good at transporting moisture, creating a wicking action. End-uses include active wear apparel, rope, indoor-outdoor carpets, lawn furniture, and upholstery.
One-ply yarn
One strand of thread is used to form the yarn that is woven into terry loops.Organdy
A stiffened, sheer, lightweight plain weave fabric, with a medium to high yarn count. End-uses include blouses, dresses, and curtains/draperies.Organza
A crisp, sheer, lightweight plain weave fabric, with a medium to high yarn count, made of silk, rayon, nylon, or polyester. The fabric is used primarily in evening and wedding apparel for women.Open-end yarn
A process that eliminates some manufacturing steps needed for ring-spun yarn. This cost-saving process is passed on to the garments produced.Origin
The starting point of your embroidery design.Osnaburg
A tough medium to heavyweight coarsely woven plain weave fabric usually made of a cotton or cotton/poly blend. Lower grades of the unfinished fabric are used for such industrial purposes as bags, sacks, and pipe coverings. Higher grades of finished osnaburg can be found in mattress ticking, slipcovers, work wear, and apparel.Ottoman
A tightly woven plain weave ribbed fabric with a hard slightly lustered surface. The ribbed effect is created by weaving a finer silk or manufactured warp yarn with a heavier filler yarn, usually made of cotton, wool, or waste yarn. In the construction, the heavier filler yarn is completely covered by the warp yarn, thus creating the ribbed effect. End uses for this fabric include coats, suits, dresses, upholstery, and draperies.Ounces per sq. yd.
A measurement of fabric weight, a weight that customers usually ask for when making a comparison to competitive brands.Oxford
A fine, soft, lightweight woven cotton or blended with manufactured fibers in a 2 x 1 basket weave variation of the plain weave construction. The fabric is used primarily in shirts.Return to Index
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