Gabardine
Often used in tailored clothing, a durable, compactly woven twill fabric, sometimes with a high sheen.
Garment-dyed
A term used to describe the process of dyeing a garment by immersing it in a coloring solution after it has been sewn.
Gauze
A sheer, loosely woven lightweight fabric, typically cotton, silk or wool.
Georgette
A sheer, lightweight fabric with a dry, pebbly surface often made of silk or silk-like fibers and used for dresses and blouses.
Gingham
A cotton fabric with a small checkered pattern, most typically in white and another color.
Gladiator sandal
Inspired by ancient Roman footwear, a sandal with several straps crossing the foot and a single strap at the ankle.
Glen plaid
A Scottish tartan featuring a woven design of small and large checks creating a box-like pattern.
Gore
A triangle-shaped piece of fabric inserted into a garment, usually a skirt, to add fullness. Also called a godet pleat.
Gorge
The seam where the collar and lapel meet on a men’s jacket, forming the notch.
Gossamer
A soft, sheer, gauzy fabric that is delicate in nature.
GOTS
A globally recognized standard that defines and ensures the organic status of textiles, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) covers the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, exportation, importation and distribution of all natu
Grain
A term used to describe the direction of fibers in a woven fabric. Straight-grain refers to the fibers running the length of a fabric, while cross-grain refers to the fibers running the width of a fabric. Grain may also refer to the markings in leather, w
Green
The popular term used to describe all efforts and practices that enhance, preserve and protect the environment.
Grommet
A metal or plastic ring used to reinforce a small hole in a garment.
Grosgrain
A closely woven silk or rayon fabric with narrow horizontal ribs, primarily used for ribbons and trimming.
Guilloche
An ornamental border formed by two or more curved bands or lines that interlace to repeat a circular design.
Gusset
A piece of fabric, either in a diamond or triangle shape, inserted in a garment to allow for more space and greater movement. Gussets typically appear under the arms of sleeves or at the sides of shirttails.
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