ability of a fabric to endure mechanical actions such as rubbing.

ability of a fabric to hold in moisture.

a substance that liberates hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.

common name for polyacrylonitrile. Fabric has wool like hand, feel and look. It is soft, machine washable and has good dye fastness.

design panel across back shoulders that allows for ease of movement.

relates to the appearance of something rather than technical considerations.

measure of time for which a fabric will burn after removal from flame source.

ability of a fibre to breathe and absorb air, offering comfort.

a substance, which liberates hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water.

the capability to reduce or eliminate build up of static electricity.

zipper system consisting of bound cord material attached close to the zipper track to enable the zipper to run smoothly.

an inherently fire retardant fibre belonging to the second generation of nylons. The two versions of aramids are Meta and Para Aramid. These fibres deliver high strength, excellent flame and cut resistance.

burns caused by energy released in an electric arc.

expandable large pocket with either a side or centred pleat.

applied to a yarn or fabric that is made up of more than one fibre.

measurement of time for a fabric to break open and combust on exposure to flame.

a fibre composed entirely from carbon filaments.

raw material that is found in walls of various plants. Cellulose is used as a basis for acetate, rayon and triacetate.

ability of a fabric to resist fading during laundering, sunlight exposure and other environmental conditions.

protective layers of fabric are pressed close to the body, which decreases air permeability resulting in burn.

the process or act of burning.

heat, energy or electricity transfer through a body or matter.

man made fibres that are unbroken in length.

the waviness of a fibre.

used in garment construction/design to shape and/or highlight a silhouette.

unit of measure for monofilament yarns. It is the weight in grams of 9000 metres of yarn.

twin needle stitching on right side with seams enclosed to hide selvedge.

the manner in which a fabric hangs over a 3D form.

energy released by the movement of charged electrons.

light flashing discharge of current that is formed when a current jumps a gap in a circuit or between two electrodes.

ornamental shoulder piece mainly used to hold rank insignia.

contact with hazardous environments or substances.

rib weave fabric with a corded effect.

tiny fibre.

ability of a fabric to withstand ignition.

determines a garments performance against the short burst of extreme heat from a flash fire. An instrumented mannequin is used to conduct this test.

measurement related to the number of needles per inch in a knitting machine.

inserted fabric panel to allow for ease of movement.

potential physical or environmental risk of harm or accident.

form of energy, caused by the vibrations of molecules in a substance.

seam covered by heat activated tape followed by applied heat to seal all seams.

tightly woven fabric made from fine threads.

having a greater that normal tenacity (QV)

liquid chemical and water repellent fabric.

measurement of a fabric?s resistance to liquid pressure.

process by which a body, having electrical or magnetic properties, can produce similar properties on a nearby body without direct contact.

second layer of fabric that sits between the outer and inner layers of fabric.

International Standards Organisation.

protein fibres forming the outer layer of hair or nails and found in sheep?s fleece.

can be described as the % of oxygen level that must be present in the oxygen/nitrogen mixture of air before the fibre would ignite and burn when exposed to flame.

shine or reflecting cloth quality.

triangular sleeve with no armhole seam.

temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

a manufactured fibre made from resins that are copolymer (combinations) of acrylonitrile and other materials, such as vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride or vinyl bromide. Modacrylic is abrasion and flame resistant.

measures the amount of moisture in a fibre, calculated as a percentage based on the dry weight.

measures a degree of burn sustained when exposed to controlled molten iron spill.

chemical compound made up of simple molecules, from which polymers can be made.

Oxidised Polyacrylontrile.

fold in fabric, which allows garment expansion.

natural or synthetic compound that has large molecules made from simple units called monomers.

Personal Protective Clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment.

qualities or characteristics of a fibre/fabric or other source.

easy fit sleeve, which obviates the need for shoulder seams.

nylon webbing attached to an inbuilt harness within the garment, which can be pulled on when dragging a person away from a hazard.

type of weave that has an extra strong yarn introduced at regular intervals to stop tearing or ripping.

percentage of moisture content in a given atmosphere.

design panel that allows for ease of movement and reduced seam abrasion.

lightweight textile, usually an inner liner.

reinforced side of a fabric along warp direction.

formal style sleeve commonly used in suits.

split in side seam for movement and internal pocket access.

process of twisting fibres together to produce yarns.

short length fibres of between 2 and 46cm in length.

transfers of electrons by friction, which generates a static charge on a product.

fabric shield attached to a garment to prevent access of liquids through closure points such as zips and buttons.

artificially made.

ability of a fibre to withstand a longitudinal pulling force.

becoming soft when heated and hard once again cooled.

inter or inner liner that has thermal/heat resistance properties.

determines how well a fabric prevents heat from transferring to the wearer.

type of fabric weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs.

A philosophy that aims to have efficient organisational processes and structures.

a sewn slit in garment design allowing movement and/or access.

a test that holds a suspended piece of fabric vertically (12 inches in length) and is subjected to a controlled flame on the cut edge. After 12 seconds, the flame is removed and these 3 characteristics are shown; afterflame, afterglow and char length.

a flat surface, used mainly to protect eyes from a bright light or object.

yarns that run down the length of the fabric (parallel to the selvedge).

yarns that run across the width of the fabric (from selvedge to selvedge).

transportation of moisture across or through a fabric by capillary action.

fine, firm, smooth yarn that has been spun from long strands of wool with a high degree of twist.

continuous, twisted strand of fibres or filaments in a suitable form to make a textile fabric.

yarn that has been dyed before the knitting or weaving process.