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Quality Control

This term unfortunately can mean everything and nothing. It is normally used to imply inspection of products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the finished products meet the standards.

Quarpel Finish

A water-repellent finish used on fabric or thread which causes the moisture to bead up and run off rather than to permeate the fabric.

Quarter Dip

A shortened dyeing process normally used for chambray and lightweight denims, in which the number of indigo dips are reduced to two to four, instead of the usual six to eight, resulting in a lighter shade of blue.

Quickstone

A classic denim from the early ‘80s by Burlington Denim. The 14 ¾ oz. All cotton, right-hand indigo fabric, designed to wash down fast, was first produced for stonewashing and is no longer made. It evolved into Burlington’s style no. 3885, another 14 ¾ oz. Denim that is used as a basic by jeansmakers in the U.S.

Quilting

Stitching that joins the fashion fabric with a backing and an interlining; the stitches form a slightly puffy, raised design, often in a geometric or other decorative pattern.

Quarter Turned

An additional manufacturing process where the mill rotates ¼ of a turn to put stress on the side of the product rather than the front of the product.