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Quilting
A fabric construction in which a layer of down or fiberfill is placed between two layers of fabric, and then held in place by stitching or sealing in a regular, consistent, all-over pattern on the goods.Quarter turned
An additional manufacturing process where the mill rotates 1/4 of a turn to put a crease on the side of the product rather then the front of the product.Return to Index
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Raglan
A raglan sleeve is stitched under the arm and in two parallel lines leading from the armpit to the neck; it makes for ease of arm movement.Ramie
A bast fiber, similar to flax, taken from the stalk of a plant grown in China. A strong, staple fiber of cellulose yielded by the inner bark of the ramie plant. It's often used as a less expensive substitute for linen or cotton, and is usually blended with cotton, flax or silk.Raschel Knit
A warp knitted fabric in which the resulting knit fabric resembles hand crocheted fabrics, lace fabrics, and nettings. Raschel warp knits contain inlaid connecting yarns in addition to columns of knit stitches.Rayon
A manufactured fiber composed of regenerated cellulose, derived from wood pulp, cotton linters, or other vegetable matter. Today, various names for rayon fibers are taken from different manufacturing processes. The two most commonly used production methods for rayon are the cuprammonium process and the viscose process.Reactive dye
Special dye used on a garment which produces, when the label’s wash instructions are followed, a more set-in color tone.Registration
Correct registration is achieved when all stitches and design elements line up correctly in embroidery. Poor registration can occur when the product being embroidered had not been hooped properly, improper digitizing, and excessive flagging.Repeat
Layout used for making embroidered emblems or designs on a fabric span that are repeated at regular intervals.Repellency
The ability of a fabric to resist such things as wetting and staining by water, stains, soil, etc.Resiliency
The ability of a fabric to spring back to its original shape after being twisted, crushed, wrinkled, or distorted in any way.Resin treatment
The addition of thermosetting resins applied in the finishing process, used to control the shrinkage of a fabric and add durable press characteristics.Rib
A stretchy fabric normally used for trim. This stitch is formed by two sets of needles at right angles to each other. The face of the fabric appears to be the same as the backside.Rib Knit
A basic stitch used in weft knitting in which the knitting machines require two sets of needles operating at right angles to each other. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the crosswise direction. This knitted fabric is used for complete garments and for such specialized uses as sleeve bands, neckbands, sweater waistbands, and special types of trims for use with other knit or woven fabrics. Lightweight sweaters in rib knits provide a close, body hugging fit.Rib Weave
One of the plain weave variations, which is formed by using: 1) heavy yarns in the warp or filling direction, or 2) a substantially higher number of yarns per inch in one direction than in the other, or 3) several yarns grouped together as one. Rib fabrics are all characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling. Such fabrics may have problems with yarn slippage, abrasion resistance, and tear strength. Examples of this construction include broadcloth, poplin, taffeta, faille, shantung, and cord fabric.Ring-spun yarn
Yarn that is reproduced on ring frame equipment. This yarn produces a softer hand when knit.Ringer tee
A shirt, usually white bodied, featuring ribbed crew neck and sleeve bands in a contrasting color.Rip-stop Nylon
A lightweight, wind resistant, and water resistant plain weave fabric. Large rib yarns stop tears without adding excess weight to active sportswear apparel and outdoor equipment such as sleeping bags and tents.Rotate Pattern
Program parameter that rotates the design in 90-degree increments counterclockwise, with or without mirror imaging the design.Run Stitch or Running Stitch
Made when a single stitch is formed between two points used for outlining, underlay, and fine detail. Also known as a running stitch or walk stitch.Return to Index
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