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Glossary

A number of terms used in the circular knitting industry and many other acronyms and technical expressions are used on the Jersey Lomellina SpA site that may not be familiar.

By putting together a glossary full of technical terms and recurring acronyms, Jersey Lomellina SpA aims to provide clear definitions of some of the more specific textile terminology in order to learn more about the circular knitting and elasticized jersey fabrics industries. 

To browse the glossary, just click on the letter corresponding to the first letter of the word.

 

 

STRETCH MEASURED BY A DYNAMOMETER

Test that assesses the percent elongation of a fabric subjected to a set load force.

STAIN RESISTANT

Fabric undergoes a special treatment, avoiding stain forming.

SOFT

Soft fabric, pleasant to the touch.

SCREEN PRINTING

Printing process involving the allocation of the printing dyes on fabric through a screen.

 
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