RL Style Guide

 
 
Face
A term used to describe the front of the fabric.
 
 
Fagoting
A type of embroidery that creates a delicate ladder effect on garments.
 
 
Faille
A fabric, usually silk or a silk-like synthetic, that is distinguished by a slight vertical rib and mainly used for women’s dresses and suits.
 
 
Fair Isle
A colorful geometric design, often knit in soft, heathered yarns, named after one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
 
 
Fedora
A soft felt hat with a medium-sized brim and creased crown.
 
 
Felt
A type of fabric characterized by a densely matted texture.
 
 
Fisherman’s sweater
A heavy, hand-knit, patterned sweater often made from natural, water-repellent wool and originally worn by Irish fishermen.
 
 
Flannel
A tightly woven fabric, usually cotton or wool, that is brushed for a soft surface and additional warmth.
 
 
Flap pocket
A pocket with a separate piece of material covering the opening.
 
 
Flat-front
A term used to describe a trouser with no pleats.
 
 
Fleece
A soft material with a napped, fuzzy surface.
 
 
Flocking
A printing technique in which a design is cut from a colored foil and pressed onto a garment under high heat. A flock print has a velvety, fuzzy surface.
 
 
Flutter sleeve
A short sleeve style that falls loosely over the upper arm.
 
 
Fly
In fashion, a buttoned or zippered closure hidden under a fold of cloth.
 
 
Foulard
A lightweight, lustrous, printed silk, rayon or acetate twill that features a repetitive geometric design and is most often used for neckties or dress scarves.
 
 
Four-in-hand
A common necktie style fastened in a slipknot with long ends that hang one in front of the other.
 
 
French cuff
Found on dress shirts, a double cuff that folds back and fastens with cuff links.
 
 
Fully fashioned
An expensive method of knitting a garment in which the complete unit is shaped and knit on the machine, as opposed to being sewn together from separate pieces.