Vocabulary for Describing Fashion and Textile Design
- Haute couture – high-end fashion design that is custom-made for individual clients.
- Ready-to-wear – clothing that is manufactured in standard sizes and sold off-the-rack.
- Patternmaking – the process of creating a paper or digital representation of a garment’s design.
- Draping – the process of shaping fabric on a mannequin to create a garment’s design.
- Textile – a material made from natural or synthetic fibers that can be woven, knitted, or felted into the fabric.
- Weaving – the process of interlacing threads or yarns to create fabric.
- Knitting – the process of interlocking loops of yarn to create fabric.
- Felting – the process of compressing and matting fibers to create a dense, non-woven fabric.
- Embroidery – the decorative stitching or needlework applied to the fabric.
- Printing – the process of transferring a design or pattern onto the fabric using dyes or pigments.
- Dyeing – the process of adding color to fabric through immersion in a dye bath.
- Finishing – the final steps in textile production that add durability, texture, and other desired qualities to the fabric.
- Textile engineering – the scientific study of the properties and behavior of fibers, fabrics, and textiles.
- Textile design – the creation of fabrics, patterns, and textiles for use in fashion, interior design, and other industries.
- Fashion design – the creation of clothing and accessory designs that are both aesthetically appealing and functional.
- Textile conservation – the preservation and protection of textiles, including historical and cultural artifacts.
- Apparel industry – the global industry responsible for the production and sale of clothing and accessories.
- Fashion merchandising – the business of promoting and selling fashion products, including clothing and accessories.
- Textile sustainability – the practice of using environmentally friendly materials and processes in the production of textiles and clothing.
- Slow fashion – a movement that prioritizes ethical and sustainable production practices in the fashion industry.
- Garment: A piece of clothing made from fabric or other materials.
- Textile: Material made from natural or synthetic fibers, typically woven or knitted into cloth.
- Fabric: A material made of interlacing fibers, yarn, or other elements, used in making clothing, linens, or other products.
- Pattern: A design or set of instructions used to create a garment or piece of fabric.
- Dyeing: The process of adding color to a textile or garment.
- Weaving: The process of interlacing threads or yarn to produce a fabric.
- Knitting: A method of constructing fabric from yarn by looping the yarn into a series of interconnected stitches.
- Embroidery: The decorative stitching of designs onto fabric using thread or yarn.
- Print: A decorative design added to the fabric by printing with inks or dyes.
- Trim: A decorative element added to a garment, such as fringe, lace, or tassels.
- Silhouette: The outline or shape of a garment or clothing style.
- Trend: A popular style or fashion that is currently in vogue.
- Haute couture: High-end fashion designed and created by a couture house, typically for a specific client or runway show.
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