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SHIRTS
POLO-SHIRT
A polo shirt, also known as a golf shirt and tennis shirt, is a form of
shirt with a collar, a placket with typically two or three buttons, and
an optional pocket. Polo shirts are usually made of knitted cloth
(rather than woven cloth), usually piqu cotton or, less commonly,
silk, merino wool, or synthetic fibers.
T-SHIRT (TEE SHIRT)
A T-shirt (or tee-shirt, or tee) is a style of fabric shirt, named after
the T shape of the body and sleeves. It is normally associated with
short sleeves, a round neck line known as a "crew neck", and no
collar.
GSM
GSM refers Grams per Square Meter. Its the metric
measurement of the weight of a fabric.
A measure of fabric weight. The weight in grams for a piece of
fabric with the dimensions of 1m x 1m square. Greater GSM
comes with Higher Price. Usual range for polo shirt GSM is
between 180 to 240; for t-shirts the range lies between 120-180
GSM
weaving. The type of yarn is a major determinant of quality. The longer the fibers
used in the yarn the higher the quality of the fabric. Combing removes shorter
fibers and produces a stronger more uniform yarn from which the fabric is
produced.
FABRICS
Knit Fabrics
Fabrics made from interlinking looped yarns. Knit fabric is made from one continuous thread.
Woven Fabric
Fabrics composed of two sets of yarns. One set of yarns, the warp, runs along the length of the fabric.
The other set of yarns, the fill or weft, is perpendicular to the warp. Woven fabrics are held together
by weaving the warp and the fill yarns over and under each other.
Jersey Fabric
A style of knitted fabric using the jersey stitch to produces a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a
more textured, but uniform back. This fabric offers a smooth, flat and often somewhat elastic surface
with a somewhat more textured, but still uniform, reverse. Its always knitted or interloped, providing
a lighter feel which is good for warmer locations or those who particularly enjoy a lightweight fabric.
The elasticity makes Jersey polo-shirts a good choice in circumstances where people are highly active
as it allows for movement without creasing, bunching or chafing.
1. Yarn Type: -The type of yarn is a major determinant of quality. The longer the fibers used in the yarn the higher the quality of the fabric. Combing
removes shorter fibers and produces a stronger more uniform yarn from which the fabric is produced.
2. Fabric Weight: - The heavier the fabric the more raw materials have been used in producing the garment and accordingly the higher the cost of the poloshirts. A polo-shirt with a fabric weight of 240 GSM will cost more to produce than an equivalent polo-shirt with a fabric weight of GSM
3. Fabric Dyeing: -The method of dyeing is critical to ensure a polo-shirt is colorfast and retains its color wash after wash. With 100% cotton garments
reactive dyeing will give better performance than direct dyeing. With polyester/cotton blends the fabric needs to be double dyed so that dyestuff is applied
to both the cotton and polyester fibers.
4. Manufacture - Shoulders & Arms: - Double top stitching along the shoulder seam of a polo shirt is a sure sign of quality. More than just a basic stitched
shoulder seam, a double top stitch ensures neatness of the upper polo shirt area as well as strength and durability. Again, double top stitching along the
sleeve seam where it connects with the main body of the polo shirt offers neatness around the sleeve and underarm area, as well as providing strength
and durability to the sleeve. Ribbed cuffs prevent the sleeve from stretching and sagging. This keeps the polo shirt looking smart and just like new around
the arms, even after considerable wear.
5. Manufacture - Polo Shirt Front: - The buttoned upper area of a polo shirt should have good quality buttons. They need to be hard-wearing and also add
to the stylish appeal of the polo shirt. Horn style buttons are an excellent choice of button that satisfies both criteria. Additionally, the highest quality polo
shirts have an interlined fused placket at the base of the button row. This provides the buttoned neck area with added robustness.
6. Manufacture Collar: - A good quality polo shirt will have a 3-ply flat knit collar. 3-ply is superior to 2-ply and gives the collar strength and durability,
helping to prevent it from 'folding up' when worn or after washing. Herringbone taping in the collar is a good quality sign too, as the taping helps the collar
to maintain its shape.
7. Manufacture Hem: - In the hem area, look out for polo shirts with a double top stitching around the hem. Just as with the shoulder and arm seams, the
double top stitch keeps the seam neat and prevents the threads from unravelling or working loose in this area. Also, look out for herringbone taping on
the waist seam. Split sides are also very fashionable at the waist.
8. Label: - Finally, polo shirts that have a removable label instead of a permanent tag on the neck are popular amongst buyers. A removable tag negates the
problems of neck irritation that a permanent tag can cause.
Polo Shirt
Combed Yarn: It uses a combing method to remove short fibers and to straighten or arrange longer fibers
into parallel order to create a smooth, fine yarn. Combed cotton is usually used to produce finer (lightweight)
t-shirts and is softer than Brushed Cotton. This gives the yarn excellent strength, uniformity & superior fabric
higher quality fabric. The combing process is an additional step after carding. In this process the fibers are
arranged in a parallel form.
Shrinkage: The reduction In length or width of a fiber, yam or fabric. Shrinkage is normally associated with
wetting or high temperature.
Waterproof: A term applied to fabrics where space between the fibers are closed, filled, or reduced and
therefore will not allow water or air to pass through them.
Reactive Dyed: A water soluble dyes that bonds well to cotton and nylon fibers. Reactive dyed garments
have superior brightness and colorfastness.
Woven Fiber
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