Glossary of terms

Pashmina A luxurious shawl, wrap, or scarf made of finer fabrics like silk and cashmere. Considered the perfect fashion accessory for every season and occasion. A fashionable pashmina scarf, wrap or shawl is the perfect finishing touch for any outfit.

Patch Pocket A pocket attached to the outside of a garment.

Peached A fabric that has been processed to have the lofty softness of a peach.

Pearlized Buttons Buttons that have a pearl-colored hue.

Pewter Buttons Buttons that have a dull, metallic hue.

Pewter and Horn Tone Buttons Buttons that incorporate pewter and horn tone, usually one encompasses the other.

Pigment Dyed A type of dye used to create a distressed or washed look.

Pill A tangled ball of fibers that appears on the surface of a fabric as a result of wear or continued friction or rubbing on the surface of the fabric.

Pill Free^® A process developed by Lee^® to help prevent pilling on fleece garments.

Pima-Tek™ Lightweight pima cotton, polyester and spandex jersey knit with a smooth hand and plenty of stretch for active wear. Also contains moisture wicking properties.

Pima Cotton One of the finest grades of cotton in the world, Pima cotton has extra-long fiber lengths making it softer and stronger than standard cotton, giving extraordinary comfort and a garment with a longer life.

Pique Knit A knitting method that creates a fine textured surface that appears similar to a waffle weave.

Placket The part of a shirt or jacket where the garment fastens together.

Ply Two or more yarns that have been twisted together.

Poly-filled A warm polyester lining found in the body or sleeves of outerwear garments. It has more loft than a regular nylon lining.

Polyester A strong, durable synthetic fabric with low moisture absorbency.

Polynosic Features similar characteristics to cotton and silk, has excellent luster and very little shrinkage.

Popcorn Pique Alternating rows of 2 different pique knits; one knit is a baby pique, while the other is a larger pique that resembles small circles knit closely together.

Poplin A tightly woven, durable, medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave which creates a slight ridge effect.

Print Pro™ A knitting process developed by Hanes^® for their fleece garments that creates a tighter knit for a better printing surface.

Pre-Shrunk Fabrics or garments, that have received a pre-shrinking treatment.

PVC A polyurethane coating that is added to make garments water resistant.