Glossary

C

Coton in conversion

Cotton said to be "in conversion” is cotton grown according to organic standards in its transition period and is certified organic in conversion. It maintains and/or improves soil fertility and uses less water and energy than conventional cotton.

E

Enzyme wash

Enzyme washing is a special bio-polishing treatment to make the fabrics clean, smooth, without imperfections giving a soft touch and a perfect printing finish.

F

French terry

Fleece sweatshirt not brushed. Loop appearance on the inside and smooth outer surface. Light and fluid fit for a current look.

G

GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard label, the strictest certification for textiles made from organic fibres. GOTS tracks the entire chain of production from farm to factory: from harvesting of the cotton, weaving of fibres, assembly of items, to the final product before printing, including even the export of our clothing. However, if you yourself are not GOTS certified then you cannot use the GOTS logo once you have transformed the garment.

GRS (Global Recycled Standard)

The GRS standard aims to control the recycled content of intermediate and finished products. The purpose is to ensure that the manufacturing process and the social and environmental practices of companies are sustainable and responsible. It guarantees the requirement and accuracy of the certification issued.

H

Hessian

Hessian: a natural plant-based material. Biodegradable, resistant and recyclable, jute fibre does not require fertilisers or pesticides to grow and emits little CO².

Hemp

Hemp is a natural fibre from the cannabinaceae family. It comes from the “Cannabis Sativa”, a plant with the ability to adapt perfectly to different soils and climates. It grows very rapidly (in just 3 months) and consumes very little water. A sustainable and resistant material.

L

LST

Low Shrinkage Terry: high-quality French terry treated to significantly reduce shrinkage, perfect printing, excellent comfort.

LSF

(Low Shrinkage Fleece) : High quality 80% combed cotton / 20% polyester fleece with low shrinkage. The inner and outer faces of the fabric contain a continuous filament that offers excellent resistance to washing. The outer face is perfect for printing, while the inner face is extremely comfortable.

Linen

Linen is a noble and eco-friendly fabric that consumes little water and requires very few fertilisers and pesticides. The result is a sustainable, environmentally friendly, light and resistant fabric.

Lyocell

An artificial cellulose fiber that offers increased resistance and provides a soft surface that feels like peach skin to the touch. Example: Tencel® (made from the cellulose found in wood pulp).

M

Merino wool

Merino wool is recognised for its quality, thermoregulatory properties and softness. lt is made from the fine down of merino sheep and spun, dyed and sorted according to its quality.

Modal

Modal is a natural eco-friendly fibre produced by spinning wood cellulose fibres, mostly from beechwood.

Microfiber

Clothing made from microfibers to obtain a silky appearance, softness, comfort and breathability.

Micro twill

Ultra-fine weave made of thin and flexible yarns that brings style to the material and movement to the garment.

O

OCS Blended

The OCS blended logo is used for products that contain 5 % minimum of organic material blended with conventional or synthetic raw materials. However, if you yourself are not OCS blended certified then you cannot use the OCS blended logo once you have transformed the garment.

OCS 100

The OCS 100 logo is used only for product that contains 95 % or more organic material. However, if you yourself are not OCS 100 certified then you cannot use the OCS 100 logo once you have transformed the garment.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is grown ecologically from natural compost which replaces chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Organic cotton is grown without GMOs in order to prevent harm to the ecosystems around the production fields or damage to the biodiversity of animal species.

OEKO-TEX®

Oekto-tex Standard 100 meets the needs of both the textile supply chain players ans consumers as regards humans ecology. This standard guarantees the absence in all certified articles of any harmful substances or that may pose a threat to human health or the environment of textiles and clothing.

P

Polyamide

A synthetic material made from resistant, flexible and relatively elastic yarns, easy-care.

Pre-consumer recycled materials

Materials that come from waste generated during a manufacturing process. Excluded is the reuse of materials that come from a production process and that can be recovered in the same process that generates them.

Post-consumer recycled materials

Materials that come from consumption waste generated by households or by industries and businesses in their role as end-users. This includes returns of materials from the distribution chain.

Polyester

Resistant, synthetic yarn, flexible, crease resistant, easy-care.

R

Recycled cotton

Recycled cotton is derived from worn clothing or scraps of unused fabrics. Clothes that are not in a suitable condition for second-hand wear can thus enter a recycling channel. They will be sorted into colours and fabrics, then ground, shredded and spun into a new thread which will be used to make a fabric and, ultimately, new clothes.

Rip-stop

Yarns and weft positioned squarely to prevent ripping.

Ring-spun cotton

This yarn provides a smoother fabric surface and is softer to the touch. Clothing is more pleasant to wear and offers better printing quality.

S

Sorona®

Sorona® is a partially plant-based polymer. A new and innovative material, it used in the padding of our down jackets and is an eco-responsible alternative to replace fur or other animal feather paddings. Sorona® is a trademark registered by Affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. used under licence.

Seagrass

Seagrass is a natural fibre of marine origin. It is one of the most resistant materials on the plant fibre "market". It is made from aquatic plant fibres found in freshwater and saltwater estuaries.

Slub cotton

A fancy yarn with flash-shaped irregularities of thickness.

T

Terry Towel

Towelling material, a noble and resistant fabric, comfortable in all seasons.

Twill

The alternating crossing of warp and weft forms diagonals that accentuate the movement of the garment.

V

Vegan

Expertise Vegan Europe, better known under the EVE VEGAN label (a registered trademark), is an international control and labelling organisation specialised in vegan products, i.e. animal friendly and excluding any animal-derived products.

W

Water repellent

Water repellent fabrics have been coated in a water repellent product. Water flows in droplets and cannot soak into the fabric which remains breathable.

Waterproof

Waterproof garment or fabric. The figure shown corresponds to the fabric’s ability to withstand water pressure without allowing moisture to penetrate. The minimum standard is 1500 mm/m2 .