Sewing Terms
Placket The piece of cloth that reinforces an opening that is the closure of the garment. I.E polo shirts and pants
Gusset A usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam of the garment to allow for more space or a bigger opening.
Gusset Cuff is used for extra protection.
Velcro Hook and Loop fasteners
Vents
Yoke The yoke is an area of the shirt that receives a good deal of stress, since it is the part that gets the most weight and friction. For this reason, a shirt yoke is usually made from two layers of fabric. Just like shirt placket in the front, shirt yoke is built for durability to make sure that your shirt will look perfect for years to come.
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