Reference

Glossary

Definitions of the terms used across the apparel and textile industry, each cross-linked to the material it belongs to.

Most disputes between a buyer and a manufacturer are vocabulary disputes. A term used loosely at the enquiry stage becomes a disagreement at inspection. These entries define terms precisely, state what they are commonly confused with, and link to the pages where the term does real work.

Fabric and material

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[GLOSSARY] GSM GSM means grams per square metre. It measures fabric mass per unit area — not thickness, quality or durability — and it is only meaningful when quoted alongside fibre content, construction and finish, because the number changes depending on how and when it was measured.

Sourcing and commercial

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[GLOSSARY] MOQ MOQ is the smallest quantity a manufacturer will accept for an order. It is not one number but the highest of several minimums — fabric, dyeing, knitting or weaving, cutting, and finishing — each of which has its own economic floor.