Glossary of terms
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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.
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