Different manufacturers across the world use different terms to describe their product. These are terms are not always consistent and it would be great to have a reference guide to give you a better understanding of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In line with that, we\u2019ll provide you with the official Green Man T-shirts Guide to help you understand the most common terms used for t-shirts<\/a> and their intended meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the unit of measurement used to describe the fineness of cotton thread used. A typical single-spy cotton thread spool comprises of 840 cotton thread yards. If a pound takes around 20 spools, then the thread on these spools is termed as 20s cotton or 20\/1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If 30 spools make up 1 pound, the thread on the spools is termed to as 30s or 30\/1 cotton thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If it takes 40 spools to make a pound, then we refer to the thread on these spools as 40s or 40\/1 cotton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note that higher number means finer thread and ultimately finer softer shirts. In other terms, t-shirts made of 30s and 40s are quite softer- and feature better drape- than those made from 20s threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refers to rayon made from the bamboo cellulose. Despite the fact that rayon is a synthetic material, experts in the industry agree that it\u2019s readily biodegradable. The bamboo fabric is renowned for its extreme softness and producing excellent drape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a fast-growing plant which falls under the category of glass. The plant is readily processed into rayon for making bamboo rayon clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A process that involves using bleach to soften as well as distress the look of t-shirt being washed<\/p>\n\n\n\n An incredibly wide neckline running across the shirt\u2019s collarbone area all the way to the shoulder points. The concept is derived from early sailors t-shirts- where thick neck facilitated fast removal whenever the sailor fell overboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A woman\u2019s tank top. Can come in any color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A method of removing excess fibers and lint from cotton fabric. Brushed cotton normally has a super soft, smooth finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of utilizing sulfuric acid (or any other strong acid) \u201cburn out\u201d some sections of the fabric knit- usually a cotton\/polyester blend. The aim of this process is to provide a see-through, pretty sheer effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Refers to the shorter sleeves on the women\u2019s garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n20s, 20\/1, 20s Single<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bamboo Fabric<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bamboo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bleach Wash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Boat Neck<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Boy beater<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Brushed Cotton<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Burn-Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cap Sleeves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Carbon Dioxide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n