We want to have the last word, the first word, and others in between.

Every industry has its jargon, which can intimidate clients and customers, stump students, and baffle even seasoned professionals as new terms constantly evolve. For those reasons, and because it's going to be fun, check back here and check out our Web-based, industry-generated glossary of textile terms.

It's intended to inform consumers, retailers, manufacturers, producers, designers and anyone else related to the industry who needs reliable, accessible definitions, as well as photos, videos and links to other useful sites. The glossary will be a shared effort among industry, educational institutions and ITMA Members, and promises to be organic, up-to-date, ever-changing compendium of information, with real time input from those in the know.

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