Fabric Ranked glossary

How readily air and moisture vapor pass through a fabric; linen and open cotton weaves rank highest, polyester lowest.

Ounces per square yard of denim; 10-13oz is standard, 14-16oz is the durable raw-denim tier.

Yarn spun by continuously twisting long fibers, producing stronger, softer fabric than open-end spinning.

Regenerated wood-pulp fiber made in a closed-loop solvent process; cool, drapey, highly absorbent.

Pre-shrunk at the mill through mechanical compression; sanforized garments shrink under 3% in home washing.

A fabric's ability to move liquid moisture along fibers to the surface to evaporate; a finish on synthetics that washes out over time.