Antiqued - Fabric that has been treated in one of the above processes (Pigment/Stones/Enzymes). Old looking, aged and well worn in.
Batik - A type of hand dyeing that involves each tee being individually painted with wax, then dyed. Batiking originated in Indonesia and results in a pretty cool looking T-shirt. Ours are made right here in Boulder, Colorado by an artist who designed the guitar logo from one of Todd’s guitars while watching him at a show.
Distressed - A shirt that has worried way too much. With this look, the design has wrinkles and age spots which will give it a vintage appearance. (ie: like that old favorite concert t-shirt you just couldn’t part with in high school)
Enzyme Washed - A laundering process in which a catalytic substance is added to create a chemical change in the fabric resulting in a very soft finish, smoother appearing surface, and reduced shrinkage. Again, similar to Pigment-dyeing or Stonewashing.
Jersey Knit - Ring-spun cotton, but much lighter-weight. Jersey knit is soft, smooth and stretchy, but not to the point of having an elastic quality. Jersey knit is great because it can be worn snug or loosely. Ladies: All the latest “graphic tees” you see at Abercrombie, Old Navy and American Eagle are all printed on Jersey Knit fabric.
Pigment Dyed/Garment Dyed - A dyeing process that occurs after the garment is assembled. These shirts start out as white tees, but are then dunked in a vat of hot dye, to give them weathered, imperfect coloration. Another result of this process is a softer shirt with less shrinkage. (Normally, shirts are woven from the color thread that the shirt will be, so the coloration is very even and solid looking.)
Raglan - Sometimes called a baseball jersey, a raglan is characterized by having sleeves that extend in one piece to the neckline of the garment, with slanted seams from the armhole to the neck. The sleeves are typically, but not always, contrasting in color to that of the body of the shirt.
Ribbed/Rib Knit - A textured knit that has the appearance of vertical lines. It is highly elastic and retains “memory”. Snug fitting ladies spaghetti tanks and baby-doll tees are made from ribbed fabric.
Ring-spun - This technique of weaving the cotton threads makes for a stronger yet softer shirt that keeps getting softer each time you wash/wear it. Ring-spun shirts usually end up becoming a “favorite T” because of their high quality and comfort. It’s even comfy for PJ’s if you wear any! A well known brand of Ring-spun T’s (although not the only brand) is the Hane’s Beefy Tee.
Stonewashed - Do they really wash it with stones? Why yes, they do. Similar result to “Pigment dying”, but with this process, the garment is washed with lava rocks. The end product is softer fabric with a weathered look and less shrinkage. This shirt will match those comfortable jeans that you washed till they were just right…
Brushed Cotton – Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers from the fabric, leaving an ultra soft, smooth finish.
Eyelets – Small holes or perforations made in a series to allow for breathability. Finished with either stitching or brass grommets.
Sandwich Style - A cap that has a different color piping sandwiched between the edges of the bill
Structured – A cap style with a line front consisting of buckram, a stiff fabric that controls the slope of the hat.
Twill – A fabric characterized by micro diagonal ribs producing a soft, smooth finish.
Low Profile – A cap with a low slope that is more closely fitted to the head. Can be either structured on unstructured.
Mid Profile – A cap with a slope height in between that of a High Profile and Low Profile. It is most often structured with buckram.
High Profile – A cap style with a high slope structured with buckram.
