Fashion Terms
This document compiles an extensive terminology resource within the field of fashion and design education. It serves as both a reference tool and a teaching aid, covering the technical, creative, and business aspects of the fashion industry.
Content
- Seams & Stitches: Seam types, stitches, and construction techniques.
- Textiles & Materials: Textile fibers, fabrics, and finishes.
- Patternmaking & Fit: Pattern construction, alterations, and grading systems.
- Garment Types & Silhouettes: Clothing categories, fits, and historical silhouettes.
- Details & Trims: Design details, trimmings, and finishing elements.
- Printing, Dyeing & Finishing: Printing methods, dyeing techniques, and surface treatments.
- Design & Presentation: Sketching, moodboards, tech packs, digital tools, and presentation formats.
- Manufacturing & Sourcing: Production methods, sourcing, supply chain, quality control, and factory operations.
- Business & Retail: Marketing, branding, retail models, e-commerce, buying & merchandising, and consumer behavior.
- Sustainability & Standards: Sustainable materials, certifications, circularity, ethical sourcing, social responsibility, and environmental impact.
Purpose
- To provide students, educators, and designers with a comprehensive overview of key fashion terminology.
- To function as a reference in projects, classroom activities, and portfolio development.
- To establish a consistent vocabulary in both English and Danish across the diverse disciplines of fashion.