A knitted fabric with alternating raised and lowered rows. More elastic and durable than plain knits, they tend to fit the body and are used frequently in T-shirts as well as for the trims of socks, sleeves, waists and necklines

A flat, long, narrow strip of fabric made in a variety of weaves, including grosgrain, satin and velvet. Dating back to the 1300s, ribbons were originally handwoven items of luxury sought out by the French nobility to denote their social status. Today ribbons are merely decorative, but their ability to evoke membership in a special club is still an attraction of this truly unique fabric

A woven trimming that has a zigzag shape. Appearing on everything from sheets to umbrellas to skirts and blouses, rickrack offers a charming, feminine embellishment

A tailoring term that refers to the distance from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband in pants. Rise will often be spoken of when discussing how the pant fits

A trimming made from gathering up a strip of fabric and stitching it through the center to make ruffles on both sides. Ruching is typically used on girls’ and women's garments for feminine appeal, but it may also appear on men's evening shirts for a dressy effect

A trimming made from gathering a strip of fabric by stitching it along one edge or cutting that fabric in a curve so that it produces a rippling effect. Ruffles often embellish the neckline, sleeves and hems of girls' and women's apparel, but it may also appear on men's dressy evening shirts.

A long-sleeved knit shirt, often with bold horizontal stripes in two alternating colors, that has a white knit collar and a button-down placket neckline. In the 1950s rugby shirts underwent the transition from team wear to casual wear, with prep school and college boys sporting the look about town after practice. Today, the rugby is a casual wear staple, offering both men and women this athletic classic for everyday use