When the physical inventory count is smaller than the book inventory. At the apparel dictionaries section you will find books such as below and more. Lingerie a variety of garments used by women as underwear, made from materials such as silk, cotton, satin, polyester and nylon. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is so easy to read. International dictionary of fashion apparel terminology in 8 languages. Oneway print a printed fabric with a distinct motif that must be positioned, layed out on fabric and cut in a oneway direction. We have listed down here the terminologies of fashion and their explanation. The the quality of fabric not only influences the quality of the garment but also affects the smoothness of the production. What every member of the trade community should know about. Youll become familiar with common points of measurement for apparel, giving you the confidence you need to stay ahead in the competitive fashion industry. May, 2009 aimed at fashion and textile students, fashion a to z fills a gap in the market for an affordable, accessible,and uptodate guide to fashion terminology. Logo a graphic symbol designed to represent the character of a company, product, service, or other industry. The style of the garment is determined by the distinct features that create its overall appearance. International dictionary of fashionapparel terminology in 8 languages.
Garment washed a wash process where softeners are added to finished garments to help the cotton fibers relax or bloom. If the sketch sheet was a broad overview of the style itself, the bom is specific about the materials. A list of fashion terminology that should help you to speak the lingo and be on the same page as the rest of your creative team. Fashion glossary fashion and style terms explained zalora. Clothing industry or garment industry summarizes the types of trade and industry along the production and life chain of clothing and garments, starting with the textile industry producers of cotton, wool, fur, and synthetic fibre, embellishment using embroidery, via the fashion industry to fashion retailers up to trade with secondhand clothes and textile recycling. Dec 02, 20 fashion terminology in apparel industry 1. Typically, several garment styles are listed on one page and the following information is included for each style. The finest fashion and related terminology books available.
This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. Oneway print a printed fabric with a distinct motif that must be positioned, layed out on fabric and cut in a. A full year of lesson plans to correspond with the level 1 ballet arts for young children curriculum book. Fashion production terms, by debbie ann gioello and beverly berke. Not only is it specific about each input, it is specific per colorway. A reference guide used by people connected with fashion detailing garment styles price, colour, fabric details etc related to a line. See more ideas about fashion terminology, fashion vocabulary and fashion. Fashion terminology in apparel industry linkedin slideshare.
Enlightening definitions include the historical and. The various different divisions of a garment that are used to describe its shape and appearance. Fashion clothing glossary the terms you need to know. Garment definition of garment by the free dictionary. Fashion terminology fashion terms fashion design drawings fashion sketches fashion illustrations diy fashion trendy fashion fashion sewing fashion dresses it is so hard to find good fashion howto books to take ideas and tips from.
Fashion terminology today describe your heritage collections with an eye on the future ykje wildenborg. Enjoy a year of lesson plans that are already made for you. Besides, to know garment manufacturing terms and definition is very important job seekers. New fashion drawing clothes sketches inspiration ideas fashion terms, trendy. Most useful 50 textile merchandising terms and definitions. I know one of the hardest parts of breaking into fashion photography is dealing with the ins and outs of the industry, such as hiring models, coordinating photo shoots, locations etc. Another useful source of information for classifying merchandise under the htsus is. Garment meaning in the cambridge english dictionary.
To help you out, weve compiled the ultimate glossary of apparel design and manufacturing terminology. Because those apparel production terms and process are frequently asked in job interviews. Understanding fashion includes knowing many specific fashion and apparel terms. How to get sizing and grading standards fashionincubator. Bustles were an important element of style in womens skirts. Look book a book with all the photographs of a model, photographer, style, stylist, or images representing the full clothing line of a designer. Clothing terminology comprises the names of individual garments and classes of garments, as well as the specialized vocabularies of the trades that have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold clothing over hundreds of years clothing terminology ranges from the arcane watchet, a pale blue color name from the 16th century, and changes over time in response to fashion. To learn appropriate fashion terminology to understand the fashion business. In other words, if you have three colorways, you will need a bom for each color. In this article i have given most frequently used terms and definition in apparel industry. Apparel is a common term used to describe clothing, attire, clothes andor garments.
Clothing industry or garment industry summarizes the types of trade and industry along the production and life chain of clothing and garments, starting with the textile industry producers of cotton, wool, fur, and synthetic fibre, embellishment using embroidery, via the fashion industry to fashion retailers up to trade with secondhand. Fashion glossary fashion and style terms explained. Apparel production is an intimidating industry to dive into. A bill of materials bom is a list of inputs that go into your product. Fabric is the basic raw material for garment manufacturing. Dec 05, 2016 textile merchandising terms and definitions. Style line for apparel in which the dress fits at the shoulder or the skirt at the waist and gradually flares out to a wider hemline, causing it to resemble the letter a. Typically cut into a fun shape and then fused in place and sewn around the edges of the shape.
The process of stitching a piece of fabric to another piece of fabric, and sewing close to the edges of the shape. The result is a fabric with a thicker appearance, reduced shrinkage and a. The historical fashion and textile encyclopedia this page is a workinprogress. A fashion line sheet is a reference guide used by salespeople and buyers when discussing and presenting am apparel collection to buyers. It is the keylink between the factory and customer.
Our how to spec a garment ebook, will prepare you with the skills you need to spec any type of garment. Garment definition and meaning collins english dictionary. This website is not at associated with cbse, for official website of cbse visit. Theres a lot of fashion terminology and abbreviations that are unique to our industry.
As the author of apparel production terms and processes, i would like to dedicate this book to the original authors debbie ann gioello and beverly berke, who created the. Fashionpedia is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges and in industry, this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams and drawings of fashion details and costumes that bring the subject to life. Fashion and clothing vocabulary, fashion and clothing word. One of the toughest obstacles is learning the lingo. Argyle derived from the tartan of a west scotland clan. Bdry core a category of the badger brand made out of 3. It is semicircular in shape and is designed to add strength to the area.
Garment finishing, quality control, and carelabelling are also presented and explored. Of course, the dictionary of garment terminology is on an international level in all parts of the clothing being. Any and all mens, womens, and childrens wear clothing is called as an apparel what is garment. Apparel production terms and processes book, 2012 worldcat. Blouses, shirts and shirtblouses woven, womens and girls 6206, 6211 are garments designed to cover the upper part of the body and extend from the neck area to or below the waist. Drape draping the process of cutting, pinning, slashing, and marking muslin or fabric in developing a pattern or design on the model form or live figure. This complete textile glossary is intended to be a convenient reference for textile terminology. Fashion terminology and other photography industry jargon. A z glossary on apparel manufacturing makers row blog. Readers digest book of sewing encyclopedia of sewing. Use this as your goto guide so you can focus on more important things like building your brand, connecting with suppliers, or. The purpose of the stream of fashion design and garment technology under the broad head of. Export merchandising applies all the principles of fashion merchandising and product merchandising. Draping or cutting a garment off grain results in a poor fit and a grament that is unbalanced.
Garment fashion terminology dance terms, dance technique. Back width on a bodydress form, measured from back shoulder point. Dictionaries from the fashiondex book store for the apparel. The most recognized branded event is mercedesbenz fashion week, but made fashion week and other independent fashion popup shows around town are gaining momentum. And if you dont use the right language, youll look like a novice in this competitive field. Mar 9, 2019 this pin was discovered by crystal glenn. The first two editions of this dictionary were published under the title manmade fiber and.
Garment that is not draped or cut on the proper fabric grain. Over 2,100 words and terms that the fashion design professional needs. Fashion terminology fashion terms fashion design drawings fashion sketches sewing clothes diy clothes sewing sleeves dress sleeves fashion vocabulary. Proportionately increasing or decreasing the dimensions of parts of a product according to the size ranges intended for production. Europeana fashion is a european aggregator for fashion heritage, including both private and public collections. All clothing terminology explained, plus worldwide fashion fads, trends, styles, business and technology terms defined.
In a garment, gusset is a triangular piece of fabric inserted into a seam to add roominess. Middle english, from old french garnement, from garnir, to equip, of germanic origin. Clothing terminology news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. Fashionpedia the ultimate fashion bible fashionary. Knowing how to measure clothing is one of most important skills an apparel designer can have. The unit of weight for silk fabrics is expressed in terms momme. Essential fashion industry terminology in 8 different languages. Reeha ismail sayyad assistant professor cncvcw siber, kolhapur, india. Indian garment design course book usha international. What is style a particular design, shape or type of apparel item. Dictionary of garment terminology german english french italian spanish german edition english, spanish, french, italian and german edition gerhard rebmann on. By its particularly userfriendly handling, direct access from each and every language is possible and search forward or backward is unnecessary. Learning the lingo fashion terms to know designers nexus. The historical fashion and textile encyclopedia the.
The most comprehensive fashion resource dictionary available listing over 15,000 definitions of all fashion terms. Kathleen is the author of the entrepreneurs guide to sewn product manufacturing, the most highly rated book of any topic in the garment industry. The subjects of this course will give an overview of fashion design and elaborate on different aspects like elements of design, history of fashion, fabrics, and understanding of the body, pattern development and garment construction. Basics ballet moves ballet body ballet dance dance terminology fashion. Its aim is to provide a brief definition of vintage and historical fashion and textile terms, with links to articles which explore and illustrate the history of the term in more depth. Dictionaries from the fashiondex book store for the.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Graded spec included in your tech pack, its a chart of poms points of measure for. Subsequent chapters covers garment design, including computeraided design cad, advances in spreading, cutting and sewing, and new technologies, including alternative joining techniques and seamless garment construction. The center of your garment running vertically along the front. Terms and definition of garments technology fashion2apparel. Fashion product development pd is a complex process with activities extending out from the designers concept through making the style ready for production. Apparel glossary of terms a guide to the terminology used in the description of various apparel.
Clothing terminology ranges from the arcane watchet, a pale blue color name from the 16th century, and changes over time in response to fashion which in turn reflects social, artistic, and political trends. Whether youre an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, fashionpedia is all youll ever need to navigate the. Drop your info below for a free copy of the book and the quick reference cheatsheet. Although it covers all types of textile terms broadly, its special emphasis is on manufactured fibers what they are, how they are made, and how they are used. The addition as extra to the exact measurement of the body with which a garments is made out is called allowance. Clothing terminology comprises the names of individual garments and classes of garments.
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