Classification & Terminology

Materials & fibres

Plant-based

CottonLinenHemp

Animal-based

WoolSilkCashmereAlpaca

Semi-natural / Regenerated

Viscose (Rayon)ModalTENCEL (Lyocell)

Synthetic

PolyesterNylonAcrylicSpandex / Elastane (Lycra)

Blended

Cotton–PolyesterWool–AcrylicLinen–Viscose

Yarn properties

Thread countTwistDyedMélange

Weave & knit structures

Woven

PlainTwillSatinBasketJacquard

Knitted

JerseyRibInterlockPiqué

Fabric type definitions

DenimCotton + twill weave + indigo dye

ChambrayCotton + plain weave + colored warp / white weft

OxfordCotton + basket weave + mercerized finish

TweedWool + twill weave + rough spun yarn

Morphological classification

Base layer

T-shirt
Longsleeve
Tank top

Mid layer

Shirt (oxford, flannel, linen, dress, overshirt)
Polo shirt
Henley
Sweater (pullover, cardigan, crew, V-neck, turtleneck, half-zip)
Sweatshirt / hoodie

Outerwear

Jacket (bomber, coach, denim, Harrington, field, varsity, leather)
Blazer / sport coat
Coat (overcoat, peacoat, trench, car coat, parka)
Vest / gilet
Rain jacket / windbreaker

Bottomwear

Jeans
Chinos
Cargo pants
Joggers
Shorts
Trousers

Accessories

Belt
Tie
Scarf
Gloves
Hat
Socks

Functional classification

Outerwear

CoatParkaTrenchRain jacketOvercoat

Casualwear

JeansT-shirtHoodieChinosPolo

Formalwear

SuitBlazerDress shirtTrousers

Sportswear / Activewear

Track pantsSweatshirtWindbreaker

Workwear / Uniform

OverallsCoverallCargo pants

Loungewear / Sleepwear

PajamasRobeSweatpants

Material / textile basis

Woven garments

ShirtSuitTrousersCoat

Knitted garments

T-shirtSweaterHoodieLeggings

Non-woven / Technical

RaincoatInsulated jacket