Some people struggle with some of the more technical jargon that is involved in the wholesale clothing industry so here at Qtag we have created a glossary of both wholesale and clothing terminology we think might be useful.

 

50/50:  A fabric blend made up in equal parts of 50% cotton and 50% percent polyester.

 

Backorder:  An item not currently in stock, but to be sold or delivered as soon as it becomes available.

 

Banded Self Collar:  A type of collar made of the same material as the t-shirt.

 

Baseball Shirt:  A (generally long-sleeved) t-shirt style that is made with a crew collar, white body, and sleeves in a different colour to the main body.

 

Besom Pocket:  A strengthened top seam found on the pockets of polo shirts that helps the pocket to keep its shape.

 

Blanks:  Can refer to any undecorated items or apparel such as a blank t-shirt, blank polo shirt or blank sweatshirt. Often bought for customisation or by t-shirt designers as they are ideal for imprinting.

 

Breeze Knit:  Garment-washed cool knit. By garment washing, the cool knit gets a softer hand and reduced shrinkage.

 

Bulk:  Items sold in large quantity, often at a significant discount. Buying in bulk allows a wholesaler to buy for less because it guarantees the seller will be able to move a certain (usually large) quantity.

 

Carrier:  Any organization who transports goods, be it by air, land or sea.

 

COD:  Cash On Delivery. Payment is made directly to the carrier upon receipt of the merchandise and not before.

 

Cost:  Typically referred to as ‘at cost’. Goods are not being sold for a profit, usually because the wholesaler wishes to swiftly move old stock to make room for newer items at their warehouse.

 

Cotton Sheeting:  Plain-weave cotton fabric that is typically pre-laundered and is used in the creation of durable sportswear.

 

Crew Collar:  A rounded, ribbed collar cut loose to the neck of the type often found on a polo shirt.

 

Ecommerce:  Transactions performed electronically, most commonly over the internet.

 

Expedited:  An order or shipment given top priority and rushed to the front of the queue.

 

Fabric Memory:  When the washing instructions for cotton fabric t-shirts are laid out so that it will always come back looking as if it were brand new from the wash.

 

Fleece:  A fabric with a pile or napped surface most commonly used in sweatshirts. The term can also refer to a specific type of warm jumper made with the material.

 

Grommet:  An eyelet of stiff material to strengthen or protect an opening (such as those for a button on a polo shirt).

 

Heavyweight:  Fabric heavier than 10 ounces per linear yard, equal to 1.60 yield. The standard weight in the industry is 8 ounces (2.0 yield) or lighter.

 

Henley Style:  A t-shirt made with a banded neck and button placket.

 

Invoice:  A billing document presented to the buyer which contains the products, quantities and price for all goods delivered by the seller. The invoice lets the buyer know how much is owed to the seller and contains all salient information.

 

MSRP (or SRP):  Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (or Suggested Retail Price). What the manufacturer recommends you sell the item for in the retail market.

 

Oxford:  A soft cotton weave commonly used to create t-shirts of the same name.

 

PFD:  Prepared For Dyeing.  This means that the blank garment has been especially prepared with the dyeing process in mind.

 

Pigment Dyeing:  A type of dye used on cotton or poly/cotton that enables neon or fluorescent colours to be dyed onto a t-shirt or polo shirt.

 

Pique:  A knit fabric can be easily spotted due to the waffle like appearance of its texture.

 

Placket:  The opening in the front of a t-shirt or polo shirt.

 

Raglan:  A raglan sleeve is stitched in two parallel lines under the arm, leading from the armpit to the neck and enables far easier arm movement.

 

Ring-spun:  Material that is reproduced on ring frame equipment which results in a softer feel when knit.

 

S/O:  Sold Out.

 

Waterproof:  A material that keeps water out but allows water vapour to pass through and cool the wearer.

 

Wholesale Clothing Provider:  A clothing wholesaler buys in bulk so that it can offer buyers the cheapest possible bargains on cheap clothing. The buyer will either purchase for the purpose of either straight resale or may wish to alter the blank product to improve and then resell it at a higher price.

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