Tactel(R) - Modified polyamide microfibres., Rip-proof - is designed to resist ripping or tearing, Formability - fabrics ability to be manipulated without being damaged. , Batch - A specified number of identical products often made in one production run. , Vertical in-house production - high street retailers do their own designing manufacturing and distribution. , Work in Progress - parts of a garment are cut sewn and moved around the factory. , sub assembly - parts of a garment are assembled on a separate line before they go into the main production line. , Mass Customisation - the modification of standard designs to individual customer requirements. think converse. , Electronic Data interchange EDI - a system that allows computers to exchange information electronically in a standard format between business partners. , Pattern Design Template - A computer program that makes pattern templates automatically from a 3D model. , Virtual Prototype - prototype modelled on a computer but not actually made., Stepped Lay - Different lengths of fabric used in multiple layered fabric layout. , Lay plan - A diagram showing how pattern templates are to be placed onto the fabric ready for cutting out. , Electronic point of sale EPOS - A self contained electronic checkout that accepts all forms of payment, and also updates stock levels., Demand Activate manufacture - using digital technology to produce fashion products on demand as they are ordered by customers., BSI - The UK's national standards body providing guidelines and certification to industry., Brand Identity - The unique distinctive and memorable style, ethos and values of a business. , Copyright - The exclusive legally secured right to copy, distribute, adapt and display designs for specific lengths of time. , Dye Fastness - The ability of fibre or fabric to retain dye during manufacturing processes and uses., Dyeing - Permanent colour is absorbed from dye liquid into the fibre changing the colour of the textile material., E-components and E-textiles - Textile products with electric circuits embedded into them to add decorative and/or functional effects., Fully fashioned panels - Sections of the garment are knitted to the exact shape and size required eliminated waste. , Inclusive design Design - Design for a wide range of users including people with disabilities, children and elderly people, trnasgender people and gender nonconformists., Core Spinning - Fibres or filaments are twisted round a central filament core to produce a sheath around the core. , Laminating - Combinations of fabric film and membrane are glued together with adhesive or by heat setting thermoplastic fibres to form a fabric with two or more layers., Microencapsulated fibres or fabrics - Liquid or solid substances, contained in very small capsules within the textile material, are released slowly as the capsules break down during use of the textile product., Microfibres - Very fine fibres thinner than a human hair., Nap - The surface texture of a fabric that can look or feel different depending on which way up the fabric is held., New generation Lyocells - Regenerated fibres that are produced more sustainably than previous versions., Non-Woven - A sheet of fibres bonded or interlocked together to make fabric without using yarns knitting or weaving., Quilting Stitches - are used to join layers of fabric together. Usually a layer of padding is sandwiched between the top fabric and the lining fabric, the stitches forming decorative designs., Wet spinning - The fibre solution is extruded through the spinneret into a bath of chemicals to solidify the filaments., Grainline - The line parallel to the warp threads and selvedge of woven fabric, Greige cloth - Fabric straight from the loom or knitting machine before any further processing or finishing has been applied. , Chitosan - A naturally sourced anti- bacterial found in the shells of crustaceans such as crabs., Closed Loop System - the solvent used in the fibre production is recycled back into the start of the process, Computer Numerical Control CNC - Is a program converted from CAD files which uses special codes to control CAM equipment, Computer Integrated manufacture CIM - the term used to describe how computers are used to oversee all stages of bringing a product to market., Consumer Rights Act (2015) - an act which simplifies consumer protection law and reflects the changing ways that consumers buy good and services., Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) - Legislation to prevent reduce or control peoples exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. , Copyright - unregistered rights that protect original works such as books plays artwork illustrations or photographs. , Corporate Identity - the visual representation of the business for example through the use of logos and trademarks, Cure - a heat process used to fix dyes and chemical finished onto fabrics., Datum Point - A fixed reference point from which other measures are calculated, Degradation - The gradual breakdown of a dye leading to the loss of colour in a product, Design Right - gives automatic protection to the appearance of a product but only provides some legal protection for designers to stop unauthorised copying, Dye Fastness - the ability of a fibre or fabric to retain dye. , Dye Liquor - A solution containing dyestuff, water and chemicals (if needed to help the dye bind to fibres), Dyestuff - an organic or inorganic coloured substance used to add colour to a textile material, Elasticity/ extensibility - The measure of how much a fabric will stretch and extend., Trade Descriptions Act (2011) - makes it an offence for businesses to make false or misleading statements about goods or services, Electronic Point of Sales (EPOS) - a self contained electronic checkpoint that also updates stock levels., Entrepreneur - A person who demonstrates initiative and invests capital into an idea by setting up a business, project or other venture. , Enzyme - A substance produce by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction., Eutrophication - excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water caused by the phosphates found in laundry detergents as well as fertilisers used on plants. May result in oxygen depletion of the water. , Fibre Extrusion - the process where fluid molten man-made (synthetic or manufactured) polymer (dope) is pushed through the holes in the nozzle part of a spinning machine to create filament fibres. , Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety Amendment) Regulations (1993) - set levels of fire resistance for fabric coverings used in upholstered furniture and furnishings, Grey scale cards - used to show differences in colour intensity when comparing control samples with samples exposed to washing and UV light., Hazard - a danger or risk that can cause someone harm, Health and Safety Work Act (1974) - the primary legislation for British Health and Safety Law, Histogram - A chart with bars used to show the distribution of numerical data, Intellectual Property IP - ideas artistic work or physical creations that are entitled to protection for the originator in the form of copyright, design rights, patent, registered design or trademark. , Inclusive Design - designing products for ease of use by the maximum possible range of people, Jacquard Fabrics - fabrics where the pattern is created through weaving or knitting rather than being printed on the fabric, Lay plan - A diagram showing how pattern templates are to be placed onto fabric ready for cutting, Just In Time JIT - a stock control management system that ensures fabrics and components arrive at the factory just as they needed to go onto the production line. , Lead time - the time between the start and completion of a production process, Multi Fibre Swatch - a narrow band of woven fabric containing separate segments of acetate, cotton, nylon, acrylic and wool fibres. It is used to demonstrate the uptake of dye staining when washing different types of fabric. , Patent - legal protection for inventions relating to the way in which a product functions , Photochemically produced screens - screen's mesh is coated with soluble photosensitive chemicals. Areas to be printed are blocked off to stop them becoming insoluble when exposed to UV lightt. Washing removes still soluble chemical from blocked areas : pint paste passes through mesh, Pile Weaves - classified as three-yarn system weaves as a third yarn is woven in with the warp and w.eft to make a fabric with a raised surface, Polymer - A long chain of molecules made up of fibre forming atoms that are linked together. , Production Planning Control PPC - A system used to plan and control all aspects of manufacturing including quality control, Quick Response Manufacturing - the use of mainly computer based technologies to manufacture small numbers of identical products efficiently and competitively , Reasonably Practical - means balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the real risk in terms of money time or trouble, Regenerated fibre - a fibre made from natural cellulose that has been chemically modified. , Rouleau Loop - A thin tube of sewn and turned bias cut fabric used to fasten dome shaped buttons or frog fastenings, Solvent - A chemical substance used to dissolve dilute or solidify other substances or materials. , Specifications - used to test designs prototypes and manufactured products , Spinneret - the nozzle part of the spinning machine where molten fibres are extruded , Trend Forecasts - predictions for future fashions produced by forecasting businesses and sold to fashion design companies, Martindale Machine - An industrial machine that tests for pilling and abrasion , Lyocell - new generation fibres from wood pulp from sustainable managed forests is dissolved in solvent using closed loop system. , Air Permeability - measures how easily air passes through fabric, Breathability - measures the ability of the fabric to wick away moisture from the body., insulating fabrics - the fabrics ability to trap air to keep the user warm , Metallic threads - core spun by looesly wrapping fine yarns round fine strips of metal laminated between clear synthetic film. , Metallic effect threads - appear to be made out of metal but they are synthetic fibres with a high lustre. , Bondaweb(R) - commercially available fusible fleece. It is a soft double sided adhesive web that once heated can bond fabrics to each other, Interfacing - gives crisp shape and adds strength to support fastenings. Stops fabric from stretching. , Underlining - maintains the shape of the garment without stiffening it. Supports seams in loose weave fabrics. provides opacity to sheer fabrics., Interlining - makes garments warmer and adds body to the garment. , Stone and Sandwashing - fabric placed in industrial washing mc with pumice stones or sand. softening the fabric and giving it a worn look. , Anti-microbial - kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms , Anti - Bacterial - Prevents the development of bacteria, Chitosan - naturally sourced anti bacterial found in the shells of crustaceans such as crabs, Gore -Tex - A membrane made of PTFE (teflon) with billions of microscopic holes making it windproof (Not Air permeable), waterproof and breathable. , BSI kitemark - A quality mark to show the product conforms to agreed standards , Lion Mark - Developed in 1988 by the BTHA. symbol of toy safety , Dry Cleaning - Uses solvents rather than water to clean a product. Cellulosic fibres do not swell and shrink and wool doesn't felt and shrink,

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