line or band more or less wide that marks a fabric

classification system of pure wools according to their thickness – Super 100’s; Super 130’s; Super 200’s; etc. qualify the fineness of the wool fiber where each value corresponds to a fiber diameter expressed in micrometers (µm) – the higher the number of Super’s, the finer the wool fiber (however, do not confuse fineness with wool […]

a colored plaid of varying sizes typical of the Celtic peoples – in Scotland, it has become one of the symbols with which clans identify and distinguish themselves

small piped pocket with flap above the right pocket of a jacket, about half the length of the normal size – also called English pocket by tailors because it was invented in England

handmade stitch, to reinforce junctions

fabric in plain weave used as reinforcement for certain parts of the garment

woven or knitted fabric in the shape of a tube

woolen fabric, more or less rustic, woven with multicolored threads composed of strands of different colors twisted together – matte appearance and rough touch – the name comes from the river separating England and Scotland

fabric with diagonal ribs and grooves of varying widths – one of the most important weaves of the classic wardrobe giving their structure to many fabrics: gabardine, tweed, cavalry twill or denim

twill weave fabric with lines or edges on both sides