Glossary

Product Menu

A searchable library of Famehouse product capabilities for authorized UMG employees. Use it to explore products Famehouse can design and develop, reference examples of previously released product executions, and browse available blanks and established product categories. The site also features curated Trend Reports with ideas, insights, and creative inspiration, and a Planning Platform that presents Famehouse’s strategic vision for artist merchandise, fan connection, product architecture, channels, and development paths. Use the library for internal reference and to assemble draft plans for discussion and Famehouse review. It is not an ordering system, quote, production approval, or commitment.

Plan

A working collection of Product Menu items gathered for internal exploration and review. A plan is not an order, quote, approval, production commitment, or confirmed assortment.

Add to Plan

The action that adds a selected product or service to the current Plan Sheet.

Plan Sheet

The working list of products currently being considered for a plan. On desktop, select the Plan Sheet icon in the upper-right corner to open the pop-out, where you can review items, enter the Plan Label, and generate the Plan Email. The Plan Sheet heading at the top of the pop-out links to the dedicated page; opening that page is optional.

Plan Label

A required, recognizable nickname for a Plan Sheet. It saves automatically as you type; you do not need to press Enter.

Generate Plan Email

The Plan Sheet action that begins Shopify’s checkout-style submission flow. Selecting it does not send the plan email immediately; the email is sent after you select Complete order.

Complete order (Shopify label)

Shopify’s standard label for finishing the plan-email submission. It creates a $0.00 internal planning record and sends the plan email. It does not place a merchandise order, charge a payment method, authorize production, reserve inventory, confirm the plan, or create a shipment. Leave the prefilled Famehouse Philadelphia address as shown.

Plan Email

A Shopify-generated internal summary of a submitted plan and its selected products. It is a planning artifact—not a purchase, quote, approval, production commitment, shipment, or confirmed plan.

My Plans

The footer destination for previously submitted plans. Shopify displays the page and individual planning records as Orders because they are stored in Shopify’s standard order system.

Order Number / Plan Reference

Shopify’s reference number for a submitted plan. It identifies the $0.00 planning record but does not indicate a purchase.

Buy again (Shopify label)

An action in My Plans that recreates the products from a previous planning record in the current Plan Sheet so you can adjust and relabel a new plan. It does not purchase the products.

Commerce (Site Section)

The product catalog area of the site where users browse merchandise items.

Services (Site Section)

The services area of the site where users browse Famehouse service offerings.

Trend Report / Trend Forecast

An editorial resource led by Famehouse’s Creative team that turns cultural, product, and style direction into inspiration for future merchandise ideas.

Planning Platform

A strategic resource explaining the vision and philosophy behind the products and services available on the Product Menu.

Product Menu

A searchable library of Famehouse product capabilities for authorized UMG employees. Use it to explore products Famehouse can design and develop, reference examples of previously released product executions, and browse available blanks and established product categories. The site also features curated Trend Reports with ideas, insights, and creative inspiration, and a Planning Platform that presents Famehouse’s strategic vision for artist merchandise, fan connection, product architecture, channels, and development paths. Use the library for internal reference and to assemble draft plans for discussion and Famehouse review. It is not an ordering system, quote, production approval, or commitment.

Blanks

Pre-developed base products that can be customized with artwork, branding, or decoration.

Decorated Blanks

Blank products that have been customized with artwork or branding through a decoration method.

Custom Product

A product developed with unique specifications, materials, construction, or packaging beyond a standard blank.

Apparel Tops

Upper-body garments worn as the primary top layer, including t-shirts, long sleeves, tanks, crewnecks, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, sweaters, and button-ups.

Apparel Bottoms

Lower-body garments, including pants, shorts, sweatpants, skirts, leggings, and other waist-down apparel.

Apparel Other

Apparel that does not fit cleanly into tops, bottoms, outerwear, or headwear, including dresses, intimates, loungewear, sleepwear, onesies, and swimwear.

Outerwear

Layering garments designed to be worn over apparel tops for warmth, weather protection, or styling, including jackets, coats, windbreakers, bombers, denim jackets, and varsity jackets.

Headwear

Wearable products designed for the head, including caps, beanies, bucket hats, visors, and other hat styles.

Bags

Carrying products designed to hold or transport personal items, including tote bags, backpacks, pouches, crossbodies, duffels, and drawstring bags.

Home

Products designed for home, decor, or lifestyle use, including blankets, pillows, candles, drinkware, rugs, towels, trays, lamps, wall mirrors, clocks, and holiday decor.

Print / Paper

Paper-based or printed goods, including posters, lithographs, art prints, books, calendars, notebooks, zines, stickers, stationery, cards, gift wrap, tissue paper, tattoo sheets, and nail art sheets.

Play

Interactive, activity-based, or entertainment-oriented products, including games, puzzles, plush, toys, figures, and fan novelty items.

Collectibles

Specialty products intended for collecting, display, limited release, or memorabilia value, including art objects, trading cards, figurines, display items, and numbered or limited-edition products.

Consumables

Products intended to be used up, eaten, drunk, applied, or otherwise depleted through use, including food, beverages, candy, beauty products, and other single-use or repeat-use consumable goods.

Accessories - Soft Goods

Non-apparel accessories made primarily from fabric, textile, or flexible materials, including bandanas, belts, flags/banners, hand fans, masks, neck ties, patches, scarves, shoes, socks, and umbrellas.

Accessories - Hard Goods

Non-apparel accessories made primarily from rigid materials such as metal, plastic, glass, acrylic, ceramic, rubber, or wood, including air fresheners, belt buckles, eyewear, guitar picks, compact mirrors, jewelry, keychains, laminates, lanyards, license plate frames, lunchboxes, magnets, and pin sets.

Accessories - Tech

Device-related, electronic, or tech-compatible accessories, including phone accessories, chargers, cables, audio items, camera accessories, gaming accessories, digital lifestyle products, and light-up/electronic items.

POD - Apparel

Print-on-demand apparel items produced after an order is placed rather than through planned bulk production, including POD t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tanks, long sleeves, and other wearable garments.

POD - Other

Print-on-demand non-apparel products produced after an order is placed rather than through planned bulk production, including POD posters, mugs, phone cases, tote bags, stickers, blankets, home goods, and other non-apparel items.

Packaging

Packaging products, inserts, or presentation add-ons used to protect, bundle, ship, or elevate merchandise, including custom boxes, mailers, bags, tissue paper, hangtags, belly bands, stickers, labels, sleeves, and gift packaging.

Collection

A site-organized group of products connected by category, lead time, MOQ, retail price point, or another planning attribute. A product may appear in more than one collection.

Famehouse Product ID

The internal (Famehouse-only) product identifier used to reference a Product Menu item consistently between cross-functional teams.

MSRP

The recommended consumer-facing retail price range for a product based on current pricing guidance from the manufacturer.

COG

Cost of Goods. The production cost associated with an item before retail markup or other business considerations.

COG Range

A working, directional planning band that estimates a product’s Cost of Goods and helps compare relative cost and margin impact. It is a simple comparison aid, not a formal organization-wide product classification. The current ranges are:

• $ — $0.01 – $6.00: Entry / low-cost product.
• $$ — $6.01 – $18.00: Core / standard product.
• $$$ — $18.01 – $35.00: Premium / specialty product.
• $$$$ — $35.01+: Statement / high-complexity product.

These ranges are provisional and may evolve. They are not exhaustive rules, final quotes, or approved costs, and a product may not fit neatly into any illustrative category expectation. Final COG can change with quantity, specifications, production path, vendor, sourcing, shipping, and logistics.

MOQ

Minimum Order Quantity. This amount is the minimum required to produce or purchase a product.

Country of Origin

The country listed on the product tag or vendor record. For blanks, this usually refers to where the base item was made, not where decoration or finishing occurs.

Product Tier

A Famehouse Commercial team product classification used to help users understand product positioning, price level, and assortment role.

Cost Indicator

The $, $$, $$$, or $$$$ shorthand shown on product detail pages to identify the product’s current estimated COG Range band. It is working directional guidance, not a formal classification or final cost.

Vendor

The manufacturer, supplier, or product source associated with an item. Vendor selection may affect available materials, colors, timing, MOQ, pricing, and production capabilities.

Retail Price Point

A consumer-facing selling-price range used to explore products against a target customer price. It is based on directional MSRP guidance and is different from COG.

MOQ Collection

A collection grouped around an estimated minimum-order threshold. Final MOQ must still be confirmed for the chosen product, specifications, vendor, and timeline.

Lead Time - Manufacturing

Estimated time required to produce the product after required approvals and inputs are complete.

Transit Time

Estimated time required for goods to move from production location to destination after production is complete.

Rush Available

Indicates the product may be eligible for an expedited timeline, subject to capacity, approvals, and confirmed project details.

Rush Delivery

An expedited service or production timeline that may require additional review, cost, or capacity confirmation.

Production Path

The method by which a product is sourced, customized, or developed for production. This field helps define expected timeline, complexity, vendor workflow, and level of customization. Paths include "Off the Shelf," "Custom," and "New Development."

Off the Shelf

The quickest production path, using an existing product or blank with lower customization needs, low MOQs, and faster development time. This path typically supports sample-led decision-making, fewer approval rounds, and shorter overall lead time.

Custom - Short Lead Time

A custom production path using existing vendor capabilities, available materials, or already developed bodies to reduce development time. This path allows for more customization than "Off the Shelf," but still requires pricing alignment, sample approvals, and added production/logistics time.

Custom - Long Lead Time

A more complex custom production path requiring deeper development, higher MOQs, multiple approval rounds, and/or new sourcing. This path may involve custom molds, full new ideation, 3D printing capabilities, or more extensive sampling before production.

New Development

A production path for products that require net-new concepting, sourcing, design, sampling, engineering, or manufacturing because there is no existing approved blank, template, or vendor-ready option. This path may involve Product Innovation support, including 3D design, AI-assisted 3D modeling, 3D printing, physical prototyping, and sample refinement to help move an idea from creative exploration into an executable product plan.

Lead-Time Collection

A collection grouped around an estimated production-to-landed timeline. These ranges are directional planning aids, not confirmed delivery dates.

Material Breakdown

The material composition of a product, including primary and secondary materials where available.

Garment Weight

A measure of fabric weight or thickness used to describe the feel, structure, and seasonality of apparel.

100% Cotton

Natural cotton with a soft, breathable feel, commonly used for everyday apparel and durable blank goods.

Organic Cotton

Cotton grown to recognized organic standards. It offers a soft, breathable hand feel and should support sustainability claims only when certification or sourcing documentation has been verified.

Recycled Cotton

Cotton that incorporates recycled fibers, helping reduce reliance on newly sourced materials while maintaining a familiar cotton feel.

Ring-Spun Cotton

Cotton yarn spun for a smoother, softer feel with a refined finish suited for premium tees and fleece.

Combed Cotton

Cotton that has been combed to remove shorter fibers, creating a smoother, softer, and more consistent finish.

Carded Cotton

Cotton with a slightly more textured hand feel, often used for sturdy, casual blanks and classic apparel bodies.

Heavyweight Cotton

A denser cotton fabrication with more structure, weight, and durability for a premium, substantial feel.

Cotton Face

A cotton outer surface designed to improve printability, softness, and overall hand feel.

Cotton Blend

A cotton-based blend designed to balance softness, structure, stretch, or durability depending on the final composition.

Cotton / Poly Blend

A fabric made from cotton and polyester, balancing cotton softness and breathability with polyester durability, shape retention, and easy care.

Cotton / Recycled Poly Blend

A cotton blend incorporating recycled polyester for added durability, structure, and a more considered material mix.

Tri-Blend

A multi-fiber blend designed for softness, drape, stretch, and a lightweight worn-in feel.

French Terry

A loopback knit often used in sweats and lightweight fleece, offering softness, breathability, and casual structure.

Fleece

A soft, insulating fabrication used for hoodies, crewnecks, and sweats, designed for warmth and comfort.

Heavyweight Fleece

A thicker fleece construction that provides added weight, warmth, structure, durability, and a more substantial premium hand feel.

Jersey

A soft knit fabrication with natural stretch, commonly used for tees and lightweight apparel.

Ribbed Fabric

A textured knit with visible vertical ribs, adding stretch, shape retention, and a closer fit.

Slub Fabric

A subtly irregular yarn texture that creates natural variation and a relaxed, lived-in look.

Textured Fabric

A tactile surface treatment or construction that adds depth, dimension, and visual interest.

Twill

A diagonal-weave fabric known for structure, durability, and a clean utility-inspired finish.

Satin

A smooth fabric with a subtle sheen, often used for elevated apparel, liners, or specialty accessories.

Denim

A sturdy cotton weave with structure and durability, commonly used for jackets, bottoms, and utility-inspired pieces.

Canvas

A durable woven cotton fabric with a structured feel, often used for totes, bags, jackets, and utility goods.

Polyester

A durable synthetic fiber known for shape retention, wrinkle resistance, and performance across apparel and accessories.

Recycled Polyester

Polyester made with recycled content, offering durability and structure while incorporating reclaimed materials.

Performance Poly

A lightweight polyester engineered for movement and active use, often with breathability, moisture-management, durability, and shape-retention properties that vary by construction.

Nylon

A lightweight synthetic material known for strength, flexibility, and utility across outerwear, bags, and accessories.

Mesh

An open-weave material designed for breathability, ventilation, and lightweight structure.

Viscose / Rayon

A soft, drapey fiber often used to add fluidity, comfort, and a smoother hand feel to blends.

Hemp / Cotton Blend

A natural-fiber blend with texture, breathability, and added durability from hemp content.

Stretch Blend

A fabric blend with added stretch for flexibility, comfort, and shape recovery.

Wool

A warm natural fiber often used in outerwear, headwear, and cold-weather goods for insulation and texture.

Acrylic

A soft synthetic knit material commonly used for beanies, scarves, and cold-weather accessories.

Wool / Acrylic Blend

A warm blended knit designed to balance insulation, stretch, softness, and durability.

Leather

A durable natural material with structure, texture, and a premium finish often used for accessories and trims.

Faux Leather / PU

A leather-like material designed to provide structure and finish without using genuine leather.

Metal

A durable hard-good material used for accessories, hardware, collectibles, and trims.

Stainless Steel

A corrosion-resistant metal with a clean finish, commonly used for drinkware, hardware, and durable accessories.

Brass

A warm-toned metal often used for hardware, charms, pins, and premium accessory details.

Alloy

A blended metal material used for durable accessories, hardware, and molded details.

Enamel

A smooth coated finish often applied to metal pins, charms, and accessories for color and detail.

Glass

A hard, polished material used for beads, decorative details, and specialty home or accessory items.

Ceramic

A hard fired material commonly used for mugs, home goods, and collectible pieces.

Wood

A natural hard material used for home goods, packaging, novelty items, and specialty objects.

PVC

A flexible plastic material often used for accessories, novelty goods, patches, and molded items.

Plastic

A lightweight synthetic material used for accessories, components, packaging, and novelty items.

Resin

A molded material used for decorative, collectible, and specialty product applications.

Polycarbonate

A strong, lightweight plastic often used for durable accessories and protective product applications.

Paper / Chipboard

Paper-based material used for print goods, inserts, packaging, and structured paper products.

Wax / Candle Components

Mixed candle and home-good components used for specialty lifestyle products and consumables.

Mixed Material Construction

A multi-material product construction combining textile, hard-good, or trim components into one item.

Neck Ribbing

A rib-knit band sewn around a neckline to provide stretch, recovery, and shape retention. Rib width, fiber content, and attachment method affect the fit and finished appearance.

Side Seamed Construction

A garment construction with sewn seams running down both sides of the body, rather than a tubular body. Side seams help control shape, fit, and panel alignment.

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Tape

A reinforcing strip applied along the inside shoulder and back-neck seam to reduce stretching, stabilize the neckline, and improve durability.

Double-Needle Stitching

Two parallel rows of stitching used at hems, seams, or edges to add strength and create a clean, durable finish.

Ribbed Cuffs & Waistband

Stretch rib-knit bands used at sleeve cuffs and the garment waist to hold shape, improve fit, and create a finished edge.

Reinforced Straps

Bag or garment straps strengthened with extra stitching, layered material, webbing, or bar tacks at stress points to improve load-bearing durability.

Gusset

An extra panel inserted into a seam to add room, movement, strength, or shape. Gussets are common in underarms, crotches, bags, and structured products.

Zipper / YKK Hardware

A functional fastening detail used on apparel, bags, and accessories; zipper hardware quality affects durability, ease of use, and perceived value.

Twill Tape

A narrow woven cotton or blended tape used to reinforce seams, finish internal edges, stabilize openings, or add a clean decorative trim.

Drop Shoulder

A sleeve construction in which the shoulder seam sits below the natural shoulder, creating a relaxed, oversized, or boxier silhouette.

Lined Hood

A hood made with an additional inner fabric layer for added structure, comfort, warmth, opacity, or a contrasting finish.

Self-Fabric Handles

Bag handles made from the same fabric as the body of the product, creating a consistent look and material feel.

Drawcord

A cord used to adjust hood, waistband, or bag openings; its material and tip finish influence both function and perceived quality.

Kangaroo / Split Pouch Pocket

A front pouch pocket commonly used on hoodies. A kangaroo pocket is one continuous pocket, while a split pouch is divided by a center opening or zipper.

Padded Lining / Wadding

An insulating or cushioning layer placed between the outer material and lining to add warmth, softness, protection, or structure.

Print Area(s)

The approved area(s) of a product where artwork or decoration can be applied.

Decoration Method

The technique used to apply artwork, branding, or customization to a product.

Decoration Options

The available decoration methods for a specific product.

Embroidery

A decoration method that uses thread stitched directly into a garment or patch. The final look depends on the stitch type, thread, backing, stitch density, and digitized artwork. This entry should serve as the umbrella definition for all embroidery techniques.

Puff Print

A screen-print ink or additive that expands when heated, raising the printed area above the fabric. It creates a soft, dimensional surface and works best with bold shapes and lines wide enough to hold the expanded effect.

Jumbo Print

An oversized print that extends beyond a decorator's standard print area and requires large-format screens, platens, or digital equipment. It is used for artwork covering a large portion of the garment. Final maximum dimensions vary by garment, artwork, and vendor.

Standard Print

A print produced within the decorator's regular printable area using standard equipment. It is commonly used for front, back, or sleeve graphics. Exact size limits depend on garment size and vendor capability and should be confirmed in the print-size guide.

Specialty Print Locations

Printing placed outside the usual center-front or center-back areas, such as sleeves, side seams, pockets, hoods, hems, legs, or wraparound positions. Availability depends on the garment construction and the equipment used by the decorator.

Belt Print

A large-format screen-printing method that carries the garment on a moving belt or table beneath an oversized screen. It supports broad, wraparound, off-edge, or seam-crossing artwork; small variations at folds and seams are a normal part of the result.

Neck Print

A small print positioned at the neckline. It may be used inside the garment as a tagless brand, size, or care label, or outside at the back neck as a design detail. The intended inside or outside location must be specified.

UV (Photopia/Color Changing)

A photochromic print that appears or changes color when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light. The effect reverses when the UV source is removed. Color strength and change speed depend on the ink, base fabric, underprint, and light level.

Plastisol Ink

A screen-printing ink made with PVC-based resin and plasticizer. It sits mainly on top of the fabric, producing opaque, bright, durable color and a more noticeable printed feel than most water-based inks.

Crystalina w/ Gold

A layered or blended sparkle effect combining Crystalina's translucent, iridescent glitter with gold shimmer or metallic particles. It creates a warmer, brighter highlight than Crystalina alone. The exact flake size, gold tone, and construction depend on the supplier formula.

Suede Puff

A puff-print finish formulated to expand with a soft, velvety, suede-like surface. It adds height and texture while appearing more matte and less rounded than a standard puff effect.

Waterbased Ink

A screen-printing ink that uses water as its main carrier. It penetrates the fabric more than plastisol and usually creates a softer, lighter feel. Opacity, color, and hand can vary by fabric color, fiber content, and ink system.

Discharge Ink

A water-based screen-printing process that removes or lightens the garment's existing dye and may replace it with a new color. It creates a soft print with little surface build, but results vary by fabric, garment color, and dye chemistry.

High Density + Gel

A combination effect using raised, high-build ink with a clear or colored gel layer. The high-density base creates height and structure, while the gel adds a smooth, glossy, or wet-look surface.

Metallic Copper Ink

A metallic-effect screen-print ink formulated in a copper tone. Fine reflective particles create a warm, metal-like sheen. It is an ink effect rather than real copper, and its brightness changes with lighting, ink deposit, and garment color.

Clear Gel

A transparent gel ink printed alone or over color to create a glossy, wet-look, or dimensional highlight. It adds surface texture and shine without fully hiding the design or garment beneath it.

Shimmer Print

A print containing very fine reflective particles that create a soft sparkle or pearlescent sheen. Shimmer is generally smoother and subtler than glitter and can be printed as a color or as a highlight over another ink.

Glow-in-the-Dark Ink

A phosphorescent ink that absorbs light and releases it gradually in darkness. The print must be charged by light before it glows; brightness and glow duration depend on the pigment, ink deposit, underbase, and exposure.

Crystalina Ink

A translucent specialty ink containing iridescent glitter flakes. It is often printed over another color to add a cool, glass-like sparkle while allowing the base artwork to remain visible.

High-Solids Waterbased / PVC Free

An opaque water-based ink system with a higher solids content, designed to build stronger color and coverage without PVC. It can approach plastisol-like opacity while retaining the characteristics of a water-based print.

Foil

A thin metallic or specialty film bonded to selected garment areas with heat and adhesive. It creates a highly reflective, mirror-like surface. Distressed or partial coverage can be intentional, and care requirements are typically more delicate than a standard print.

Reflective (3M)

A decoration using 3M Scotchlite reflective material, commonly as a heat-applied film or fabric. Tiny optical elements return light toward its source, making the design appear bright when illuminated in low-light conditions.

Reflective (Magna)

A screen-printed reflective effect using Magna water-based ink with micro glass beads. Under direct light, the beads return light toward the source, creating a bright reflective appearance while retaining a printed finish.

Waterbased Pearl

A water-based ink containing pearlescent pigments that create a soft, luminous, metallic-like sheen. The effect is smoother and more subtle than glitter and can be tinted to different colors.

Waterbased Metallic

A water-based ink containing metallic-effect pigments that create a stronger metal-like shine than a standard pearl finish. It provides reflective visual interest while retaining the characteristics of a water-based print.

Gloss Transfer

A heat-applied transfer manufactured with a shiny surface finish. It produces smooth, vibrant artwork with noticeable light reflection. The gloss comes from the transfer film or coating rather than wet ink printed directly on the garment.

Matte Transfer

A heat-applied transfer manufactured with a low-shine, nonreflective surface. It gives artwork a flatter, more understated appearance and can help the decoration look closer to a conventional print.

Silver Glitter

A specialty print or transfer containing visible silver glitter particles. It creates a bold, textured sparkle with larger, more noticeable reflection than shimmer or pearl effects.

Chameleon Reflective

A specialty reflective finish intended to shift color as the viewing angle or lighting changes and become brighter under direct light. The exact color-shift and reflective behavior depend on the supplier's pigment, transfer, or layered print system.

High Density

A screen-printing technique that deposits a thick layer of ink to create a raised, structured design with defined edges. Unlike puff, the height comes from ink build rather than expansion, producing a firmer, more architectural effect.

Metallic Ink

A screen-print ink containing reflective particles that create a metal-like sheen, commonly silver, gold, copper, or bronze. It is less mirror-like than foil and usually has a slightly textured printed surface.

Faux Rhinestones

A heat-applied glitter, holographic, or metallic material cut or printed to imitate individual rhinestones. It creates a gem-like sparkle without attaching separate stones, reducing weight, cost, and the risk of pieces coming loose.

Faux 3D Embroidery

A non-stitched decoration engineered to imitate raised embroidery, usually as a dimensional heat-applied transfer or emblem. It creates thread-like texture or depth without running embroidery through the garment. The exact construction should be confirmed with the vendor.

DTG/Digital Print

Direct-to-garment printing uses an inkjet printer to apply full-color artwork directly to fabric from a digital file. It is well suited to detailed images, gradients, and smaller quantities, with color and feel varying by fabric, pretreatment, and ink coverage.

Heat Transfers

A broad decoration method in which pre-made artwork, ink, or film is bonded to a garment with heat and pressure. It includes screen-printed transfers, DTF, vinyl, foil, and specialty finishes and works well for detailed graphics or difficult placements.

Chain Stitch

An embroidery stitch made from connected, looped stitches that resemble a chain. It creates a textured, handcrafted or vintage look and is commonly used for outlines, lettering, and decorative line work.

Satin Stitch

A series of closely spaced stitches that run back and forth across a narrow shape. It creates a smooth, slightly raised, glossy surface and is commonly used for lettering, borders, and small graphic elements.

Fill Stitch

Closely spaced rows of stitches used to cover larger areas of a design. It creates a flatter, more even surface than satin stitch and is useful for backgrounds, large shapes, and solid fields of color.

3D Embroidery

Embroidery stitched over foam or another build-up material to create a raised, rounded effect. It works best with bold lettering and simple shapes; very small details and thin lines may not reproduce clearly.

Embroidered Patch

A separate fabric patch decorated with stitched thread, creating a classic raised texture. It can be sewn, heat-applied, or attached with another backing and is generally best for bold artwork rather than very fine detail.

Woven Patch

A patch made by weaving fine threads together to form the artwork. The thinner thread and flat surface allow sharper small text and detail than traditional embroidery while retaining a textile look.

Sublimated Patch

A patch whose full-color artwork is dyed into polyester fabric using heat. It allows fine detail, gradients, and photographic imagery with a smooth, flat surface rather than a stitched texture.

Chenille Patch

A patch made with thick, looped yarn that creates a soft, fuzzy, varsity-style texture, usually on a felt or fabric base. It is best suited to bold letters, numbers, mascots, and simple shapes.

Molded Patch

A flexible patch formed in a mold, typically from PVC, silicone, or a similar rubber-like material. Raised and recessed areas create dimensional detail, and the finished patch is durable and often water resistant. The exact material should be specified.

Twill Patch

A patch or applique made from cut twill fabric, often secured with an embroidered or zigzag border. It creates a classic athletic or collegiate look and is efficient for large letters, numbers, and bold shapes.

Custom Label

A branded or informational label created specifically for the product, such as a woven main label, printed care label, size label, neck print, or hangtag. Required legal, fiber-content, country-of-origin, and care information must still be included where applicable.

Custom Trims

Product components developed or branded for a specific design, such as zippers, snaps, buttons, cords, drawcord tips, elastic, patches, tabs, or hardware. Custom trims can add identity and perceived value but may increase minimums and lead time.

Screen Printing

A decoration method that pushes ink through a mesh stencil onto a product. It is widely used on apparel and flat goods and can support solid colors, specialty inks, raised effects, and large print areas depending on the equipment.

Sublimation

A print method in which heat turns dye into gas so it bonds with polyester-based material. It supports detailed, full-color, and all-over graphics with a smooth finish that does not sit on top of the surface.

Etched Finish

A recessed design created by chemically, mechanically, or laser-removing material from a surface such as metal, glass, or coated goods. The result is durable and typically has little or no added thickness.

Embossed / Debossed Finish

A finish created by pressing a design into a material: embossing raises the design, while debossing recesses it. It is commonly used on leather, paper, rubber, and packaging.

Custom Mold

A custom-shaped tool used to form a product, component, patch, or dimensional detail in materials such as plastic, rubber, silicone, resin, or metal. New molds can add development time and cost.

All-Over Print

A print designed to cover most or all of a product surface rather than a single placement. Artwork may cross panels or seams, so alignment and edge variation should be expected.

Tear Away Label

A removable garment label designed to separate cleanly from the seam so the product can be relabeled or worn without the original tag.

Woven Label

A label made by weaving fine threads into branding, care information, or garment details. Its flat textile construction supports crisp artwork and gives apparel or accessories a finished retail presentation.

Satin Label

A smooth, soft label treatment often used where comfort against skin and a premium presentation are important.

Applique

A decoration method where fabric or material pieces are attached to the product surface.

Patch

A separate decorated element attached to a product, often woven, embroidered, rubber, leather, or silicone.

Size Range

Available sizes for a product, such as XS-2XL

Fit Guide

A simple fit indicator showing whether a product runs small, true to size, or runs large.

Fit Description

Additional fit language describing cut, silhouette, or sizing considerations.

Runs Small

A fit note indicating the product tends to fit smaller than standard expectations.

True to Size

A fit note indicating the product generally aligns with standard sizing expectations.

Runs Large

A fit note indicating the product tends to fit larger than standard expectations.

Color Options

Available product colors or colorways.

Vendor Swatches

Approved color references tied to a vendor or product source so displayed colors match available production options.

Custom Pantone

A color-matching reference used to align artwork, ink, trim, or product color to an approved Pantone value.

Garment Wash

A broad finishing process in which a completed garment is washed after sewing to soften the fabric, reduce shrinkage, clean the surface, or create a specific appearance. The term does not identify one exact wash recipe.

Vintage Wash

A wash treatment designed to make a new garment look softly faded and already worn. It may combine enzymes, pigments, abrasion, softeners, or other processes, so the exact method and degree of variation should be specified.

Enzyme Wash

A garment wash using enzymes to remove surface fibers and gently break down the fabric's outer layer. It can soften the garment, reduce fuzz, and create a controlled worn or washed-down appearance.

Pigment Wash

A color and wash treatment that uses pigments held mainly on the fabric surface to create muted, uneven, vintage-looking color. The finish is designed to soften and fade gradually with washing and wear.

Custom Garment Dye

Dyeing or tinting a garment after it has been cut and sewn to achieve a custom color. Seams, stitching, and different fabric areas may absorb color differently, producing subtle variation that is part of the garment-dyed look.

Potassium Spray

A localized fading treatment, often called PP spray, in which potassium permanganate is applied to selected garment areas to lighten color and create highlights or worn effects. It requires controlled factory handling and careful neutralization.

Garment Distressing

Intentional finishing that makes a new garment look worn, aged, or damaged. Techniques may include sanding, grinding, nicking, fraying, holes, fading, or abrasion; variation between pieces is usually expected.

Cropping & Alterations

Physical changes made to a finished or blank garment, such as shortening the body or sleeves, reshaping panels, removing hems, or adding raw or re-finished edges. Final measurements and edge treatment must be specified.

Pre-Shrunk

Pre-treated to help reduce shrinkage and support a more consistent fit after washing.

Heavyweight

A heavier-weight construction designed for structure, durability, and a more substantial feel.

Lightweight

A lighter construction designed for ease of wear, breathability, and layering.

Water-Resistant / Utility Finish

A utility-oriented finish or fabrication intended to support durability and light protection.

Reactive Dyed

A dyeing process in which reactive dyes chemically bond with cellulose fibers such as cotton, producing strong color and good wash durability. Final shade can vary by fiber content, pretreatment, and dye recipe.

Spray-Painted Finish

A finish applied by spraying paint or coating onto a product to create solid coverage, gradients, speckling, or layered color. Coverage and variation depend on masking, surface preparation, and application method.

Hand-Painted Details

Artwork or color applied manually with brushes, markers, or other tools. Each piece may show intentional variation, making the finish suitable for limited or artisanal effects.

Sales Channels

The recommended or eligible selling environments for a product, such as retail, tour, ecommerce, or licensing.

Tags

Short labels used to help users understand product attributes, channels, timing, or planning relevance. This may also help with filtering on the site.

Retail

A sales channel focused on physical retail environments or wholesale retail programs.

Tour / Experience

A sales channel or use case tied to live events, tours, pop-ups, or fan experiences.

Ecommerce

A sales channel focused on online storefronts and direct-to-consumer digital sales.

D2C

Direct-to-consumer sales through owned digital or physical channels.

Licensing

A sales or distribution model involving approved use of rights through partners or licensed channels.

Evergreen

A product or program intended to remain relevant beyond a single release, trend, or seasonal moment.

Essentials

Core products intended to support consistent demand and foundational assortment needs.

High-Heat Product

A product intended to generate excitement, demand, or special fan interest around a moment or campaign.

Best Seller Reactivation

A planning approach that brings back proven products based on past performance or current relevance.

Compliance Checks

Review steps required to confirm a product meets applicable safety, labeling, material, or regulatory requirements.

Sustainability Callout

A visible indicator that a product has an approved sustainability-related attribute or claim.

Age Grading

A compliance classification indicating whether a product is appropriate for specific age groups.

Custom Packaging

Packaging designed specifically for the product or brand, such as printed bags, boxes, tissue, sleeves, cards, stickers, or inserts. It supports protection, presentation, and the unboxing experience and may add cost, minimums, and production time.

Polybag

A protective plastic bag commonly used for individual product packaging.

Hangtag

A branded tag attached to a product to communicate identity, product details, or retail information.

Sticker / Flag

A visual label used on the site to call out product attributes such as rush, sustainable, or special label.

Special Label

A site callout used to highlight a product attribute, collection, campaign, or other approved designation.

Sustainable Label

A site callout used when a product has an approved sustainability-related attribute.

Artwork / Art Assets

Creative files or graphics used to decorate or brand a product.

Print-Ready Files

Artwork prepared to vendor specifications for production, including sizing, format, resolution, and color requirements.

Proof

A visual confirmation of artwork placement, color, or production intent before final approval.

Proof of Concept

An early sample, mockup, or direction used to validate the concept before full production.

Tech Pack

A detailed product specification document that translates a product idea into production instructions. A tech pack may include artwork, size, placement, fabric, trim, bill of materials, fit notes, packaging, color references, and other details a vendor needs before sampling.

Fulfillment

The process of receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products to customers or destinations.

Shipping

The movement of goods from one location to another, such as factory to warehouse or warehouse to customer.

Logistics

The planning and coordination of product movement, delivery timing, and operational handoffs.

Split Shipping

A fulfillment approach where items in the same order or plan may ship separately due to availability or timing.

Preorder

A sales setup where customers purchase products before inventory is ready to ship.

In-Stock

Product that is already available in inventory or ready for immediate allocation.

Launch Date

The target date when a product, collection, or plan is expected to go live or become available.