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S T A R T H E R E 2 0 2 1 Consideration: "It is a cost-effective and sustainable way of making a garment. It reduces fabric waste as the tubular knitting is made to order," says Scott-Samuel. 1 X 1 Rib: A knit typically used for the neck and binding on most T-shirts. In some women's fashion, it's referred to as baby rib. Fun Fact: "The first number reflects the thickness of the rib. The larger the number, the wider the space between the next rib," says Clark. Shoulder taping: Fabric tape that is sewn over the seams of the shoulder, inside of a T-shirt, to reinforce the stitching. It also protects the wearer from any uneven stitches or potentially scratchy edges. Side seams: Seams that join the front and back of a shirt together. If a shirt does not have side seams, it is tubular. Side seams add structure and offer a more tailored fit. Double-needle stitching: A finishing seam that features a double-row of stitching, commonly seen on sleeves and bottom hems, to give the garment a finished look while adding durability. The fun thing about burnout Ts is that no two are ever the same. (Image courtesy US Blanks) Preshrunk: Preshrinking refers to a fabric treatment performed before the assembly of the T-shirt. The uncut fabric runs through nubbed rollers, which forces the material to tighten up. This pro- cess allows shrinkage to occur once the garment goes through a wash. Moreover, the fabric is preshrunk, not the finished garment. Dyed-to-match: Refers to details on a garment that match the color of the garment, like buttons, thread, zippers, or linings. Consideration: "Garments that are completely dyed-to-match work well when you want to apply a graphic or attribution and have the graphic become the total focus of the garment. Garments that have contrasting components tend to work best when you want the graphic and the garment details to work together and complement each other," says Davis. Singles: A numerical value that indicates the thickness (quality) or diameter of yarn. It's measured by the number of individual fibers in a twist. The lower the number, the thicker the yarn. "Popular qualities are 30 singles and 20 singles," says Amin. Consider the look of a pigment-dyed T when applying decoration. (Image courtesy S&S Activewear) "Garments that are completely dyed-to-match work well when you want to apply a graphic or attribution and have the graphic become the total focus of the garment." — Marcus Davis, HanesBrands graphics-pro.com 13