Dart

Wedge-shaped seam to shape the body; this is necessary, for example, in the waist and bust area.

Ajour

Woven or knitted fabric with small, visible openings, created by transferring individual stitches to adjacent stitches.

A-line

Fashion silhouette for women's clothing with naturally narrow shoulders and a width that flares out towards the skirt hem. The waist is often shifted slightly upwards.

Allover Print

Patterns that extend continuously over the entire width of the fabric.

Animal Print

Animal fur and animal skin imitations as fabric prints.

Appliqué

Decorative ornament on garments, created by gluing or sewing on lace, embroidery or colorful fabric pieces. The cut edges are usually covered by decorative seams.

Breathability

Breathable fabrics transport moisture away from the skin to the outside, thus ensuring a pleasant and dry body feeling.

Burnout

By applying etching pastes to textiles, parts of the fabric are etched away. Usually, the base fabric consists of two different types of fibers, with one fiber not reacting to the etching paste, so no hole is created at the burned-out area, but a more transparent area. The treated fabrics then show a lace-like, translucent pattern.

Chemical Lace

Machine embroidery created by embroidering over a fabric base and then removing the superfluous, unembroidered base. The result is an openwork fabric that resembles needle lace.

Balloon shape

A silhouette that is narrow at the waist but wide at the hips, tapering towards the bottom.

Bandeau

Bikini or swimsuit with a straight silhouette. The straps of bandeau swimsuits or bikinis from our shop are usually detachable. The top resembles a wide band, which can be smooth or ruched and is sometimes tied in the middle. This style is particularly recommended for customers with a smaller bust.

Cotton

Cotton is the most commonly used material for our nightwear. It is obtained from the seed hairs of the cotton plant. For centuries, cotton has been used for textile production. Cotton is characterized by good care and wearing properties. It is very skin-friendly, feels pleasantly soft, and does not scratch. Furthermore, it is particularly suitable for sensitive skin as it has a low allergy potential. Cotton is very absorbent and can absorb up to 65% of its own weight in liquid, but the natural fiber dries relatively slowly. Since cotton is a very breathable material, one sweats less in cotton clothing than in clothing made of synthetic fibers. Cotton materials are also tear-resistant, flame-retardant, and do not charge electrostatically, but they wrinkle more easily than other materials. Cotton is particularly suitable for manufacturing nightgowns and pajamas as it ensures a pleasant body climate during sleep.

Bermuda

Shorts for men and women that reach to or just above the knee, but do not cover the knee.

Pin-tucks

Narrow, stitched fold, with the fold line on the right side of the fabric, pressed flat. Often, several parallel pin-tucks are used as decoration on nightgowns, pajamas, or beach dresses.

Bigshirt

Usually sporty, short nightgown with a straight cut, an approximate length of 95 cm, and no button placket.

Facing

1. Decorative trim at the neckline, often made of contrasting, stitched fabric strips.
2. Covering of decorations with fabric strips 5-15 cm wide.

Facing collar

1. Sporty collar shape with a facing that often visually extends a concealed button placket.
2. Collar consisting entirely of a facing.

Boxer shorts

Loosely cut, short men's underwear with straight legs and a fly, often with a prominent elastic waistband.

Underwire bra

The underwire is incorporated into the bra to stabilize and lift the bust. The underwires are usually made of thin metal coated with plastic. The metal thus prevents deformation due to body heat. The underwire bra stabilizes the bust and creates a beautiful décolleté. It is particularly suitable for larger cup sizes. Bras with underwires should be hand-washed or washed in a laundry bag.

Cache Coeur

A short, feminine wrap top, similar to a bolero, but crossed in front of the chest and tied at the back or chest with long ties.

Cape

Sleeveless, wide-cut cloak, usually with slit armholes, often with a hood.

Capri Pants

3/4-length trousers, often with short side seam slits.

Carrée Neckline

Rectangular neckline that emphasizes the décolleté.

Cargo Pocket

Double pocket with a rounded opening and a second, smaller pocket that is half visible.

Man-made Fibers

Collective term for all fiber materials produced by chemical-technical processes, e.g. viscose, polyamide, polyester and elastane.

Chiffon

Wafer-thin, veil-like fabric made of natural silk or polyester. Chiffon is transparent, with a slightly irregular surface, a veil-like appearance and a sandy feel.

Cotton made in Africa

CmiA is an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation and promotes sustainable cotton cultivation in Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative creates an alliance of international textile entrepreneurs who specifically buy and process the sustainably produced cotton from around 435,000 participating small farmers for the global market. The proceeds directly benefit the small farmers in the project countries, for example through social projects that primarily promote the expansion of school infrastructure in rural cotton regions. The cotton sold by CmiA has a significantly better ecological footprint than conventionally grown cotton.

Rösch Fashion GmbH has been a partner of the initiative since June 17, 2013.

Crochetta Seam

Lingerie finishing edge with a picot effect.

Cup

Sewn or molded bust cup of the bra, bikini or swimsuit, often also referred to as a "Körbchen" (literally, "little basket"). Rösch Fashion GmbH & Co.KG offers underwear in cups A, B, C and D and swimwear in cups B, C and D.

Degradé

Description for fabrics that show a uniform color gradient. Usually, it runs from light to dark, sometimes also from one shade to another. This color gradient is achieved by printing or a varying warp thread density.

Dessin

Woven, printed, or embossed pattern with color areas, outlines and contours, color gradations, and transitions.

Digital printing

In digital printing, no stencils are needed; instead, textile inks are applied directly to the materials. Digital printing thus enables high-quality, high-contrast, and photo-realistic prints. The wash fastness of digital prints is very good.

Double Rib

Double-sided knitted fabric in which at least two rows of purl stitches and two rows of knit stitches alternate, thus forming a gap between the ribs. The "ribs" are the knit stitch columns. Double rib is particularly elastic in the transverse direction and is therefore often used for cuffs, hipsters, briefs, pants, and undershirts.

Drapé

Gathering or drapery at the collar of feminine nightgowns or pajamas. This fashion detail resembles the waterfall collar.

Elastane

Light, smooth synthetic fiber with high elasticity and recovery.

Elastane is used for stretch fabrics and in blends of approx. 5% to improve wrinkle resistance and for increased wearing comfort. The synthetic fiber has low moisture absorption and guarantees permanent shape retention.

Elastane does not static cling, does not pill, and is primarily used for swimwear or in combination with viscose for underwear and beach dresses.

Elastic Single

Single jersey with elastane content.

Elastic Lace

Lace with elastane content.

Empire Style

Dresses and tops with an empire line usually have a horizontal seam directly below the bust. The silhouette widens fluidly and flows in an A-line shape to the hem. In contrast to the A-line, the raised waist is significantly emphasized here, for example by seams or gathers. This shape is ideal for hiding small curves.

Fine Rib

Fine knitted fabric made of cotton with ribs on both sides. The fabric is slightly elastic, fits well, does not bulk up and is therefore well suited for close-fitting cuts. Fine rib is often used for underwear and nightwear.

Flannel

One-sided or double-sided napped fabric made of cotton, viscose staple fiber or wool in different weight classes. Flannel is used for shirts, nightwear, bed linen and outerwear.

Fleece (Flausch)

Wintery-woolly, voluminous fabric with a loose, woolly, textured pile. Fleece (Flausch) is mainly used for jackets and coats.

Batwing Sleeve

Wide, top-cut and deep-set sleeve that tapers narrowly towards the arm or wrist.

Fleece

Light but voluminous and heavily napped knitted fabric. Fleece has good thermal insulation properties, is largely wrinkle-free, breathable and pleasantly soft to wear on the skin. Fleece is mostly made of polyamide or polyester. Fleece is mainly used for jackets, sweaters or tracksuits.

Flutter Sleeve

Open, short sleeve, which usually falls in a bell shape and is open under the armpit.

Ground (Fond)

Fabric base from which a pattern or embroidery stands out.

French Hem

see Scalloped Hem

Terry Cloth/Frotté

Voluminous plain weave fabric with special absorbency and pleasant feel. Characteristic are the small loops that create an uneven, rough surface and a fluffy feel. Terry cloth can absorb liquids well and is often used for home textiles or bathrobes.

Terry Fabric

Terry fabric is produced on special weaving machines that form loops during weaving. Unlike terry cloth/frotté, terry fabric has loops on both sides. A distinction is made between fluffy looped terry with good absorbency, firm twisted terry with a firm feel, and velvety velour terry, which, however, has little absorbency due to its cut loops.

Gassing

Burning off protruding fiber ends on yarns and fabrics. The treated goods become smoother, lint-free, and the risk of soiling and pilling is reduced.

Molded Cups

Soft-shell cups that are thermoplastically molded and therefore have no seams. They are very comfortable to wear, create a natural shape, and do not show under clothing. They are therefore particularly suitable for wearing under tight clothing.

Heavy Interlock

Interlock with a knit structure using three or more threads processed simultaneously to achieve a distinct stitch pattern or a higher fabric weight. Heavy interlock has less stretch than regular interlock and greater durability. Heavy interlock is often used for tracksuits, trousers, and jackets.

Hipster

Men's underwear, cut short at the waist with close-fitting legs.

H-Line

Body-skimming fashion line with a straight, casual silhouette and no defined waist.

Hemstitch

An openwork pattern created by pulling out individual threads and bundling the remaining ones.

Incrusted lace

Lace motifs inserted into the fabric, cut out exactly following the outline of the lace.

Interlock

Fine, double-faced knitted fabric, identical on both sides, with a fine, smooth feel. Only knit stitches are visible on both sides of the fabric, which, unlike fine rib, are not separated by a channel. Interlock fabric is less stretchable than fine and double rib and therefore more dimensionally stable. Interlock is used for nightgowns, pajamas, T-shirts, and underwear. Interlock is also often referred to as double jersey.

Jacquard

Fabrics with richly patterned knit or woven designs. The different motifs stand out clearly from the background due to the contrast of warp and weft satin and the varying light reflections.

Jacquardtronic Lace

Raschel lace that achieves the appearance of woven lace through modern machine technology.

Kaftan

A long shirt that is cut slim and straight and usually tied above the hips. The neckline is often decorated with embroidery, and the fabrics are often brightly printed.

Kimono Sleeve

A wide, loose sleeve shape where the front and front sleeves, as well as the back and back sleeves, are not joined by a seam but are cut in one piece.

Bobbin Lace

A fine-threaded, net-like open fabric with irregular thread density, created by pattern-wise crossing or twisting strong yarns together.

Layered Look

Combination of different garments worn on top of each other, which do not necessarily have to match exactly and can be of different lengths

Lasercut

Thermal cutting process that guarantees a particularly precise cutting technique. Open edges that have been treated with a laser beam do not fray at the seams. In addition, patterns can be precisely cut out of fabrics using the laser-cut process. The textiles are only touched by the laser beam and are therefore not distorted. The melting of the material by the laser creates optimally sealed edges.

Layering

Layered look, i.e. garments worn in several layers on top of each other; in contrast to the Lagenlook (layered look), it is always short over long.

Leggings

Opaque and footless tights worn as trousers or for gymnastics; very variable in design and with different use properties, always figure-hugging, with elastane and often made of knitted or woven fabrics.

Linen

Cellulosic fiber obtained from the stems of the flax plant. Linen fabrics are usually heavier than cotton, are characterized by high tear strength and are inelastic and therefore susceptible to creasing. Linen fabrics feel cool and are very absorbent, so they are particularly comfortable to wear in hot climates. Linen is also not very susceptible to dirt and has a firm feel.

Braid

Two-dimensional, narrow braid used for edging seams and for decoration.

Lycra®

The fiber Lycra® is a brand of INVISTA. It is a highly elastic, synthetic fiber belonging to the elastane group.
Due to its elasticity, the fiber is mainly used for underwear and hosiery. Textiles with Lycra® only need to be pulled into shape after washing and offer a comfortable wearing experience.

Lyocell

Cellulosic chemical fiber produced industrially using a non-toxic solvent. These fibers have high dry and wet strength, are soft and absorb moisture very well. Lyocell textiles have a smooth and cool feel and are crease-resistant. Lyocell fibers are mainly used in nightgowns, pajamas and underwear. Lyocell is the generic fiber name and is offered by Lenzing AG under the brand name Tencel®.

Marlene Trousers

Women's trousers with a masculine straight cut and wide leg opening, made from soft fabrics.

Knitted Fabric

Knitted fabrics are textile surfaces in which a loop formed by a thread is looped into another loop. Examples of knitted fabrics include interlock or single jersey.

Melange

Melange is created by mixing different colored fibers during spinning.

Mercerization

Treatment of cotton yarn to achieve a wash-resistant sheen and higher strength.

Microfiber

Particularly thin fiber, finer than natural silk. Microfiber feels pleasantly soft, is dimensionally stable, and resistant to pilling. In addition, microfiber dries very quickly and has high breathability. The fiber is therefore primarily used for nightgowns and pajamas.

Millefleurs

All-over pattern with very densely scattered small flowers.

Modal

Modified viscose fibers, made from 100% cellulose, with cotton-like properties. However, modal has improved fiber properties, such as higher tear strength, and is more crease-resistant. Modal fibers are particularly absorbent and are primarily used for underwear and outerwear.

Molding

Thermoplastic process to produce soft shell cups.

Multi(functional) Bra / Multi-Bra

Bra whose straps are variable and thus offers up to five different strap variations. It is usually possible to wear the multi-bra strapless, as a triangle bra, criss-crossed at the back, as a center-strap bra, and as an outer-strap bra. This allows the bra to be optimally combined with various cuts of T-shirts, blouses, and dresses.

Needlepoint Lace

An openwork fabric made of threads, created by hand or machine using a needle and thread. Needlepoint lace serves as a decorative element and is primarily used on the hems of fine blouses and dresses.

Natural Fiber

All fibrous materials occurring in nature, i.e., plant fibers such as cotton, linen

or animal fibers such as wool and silk.

Negligee

A delicate, coat-like, knee- or ankle-length cover-up made of soft, flowing fabric, usually matching sleepwear.

Nicki (Velour)

Loop pile fabric where the loops are cut, creating a velvety surface with many small threads hanging from the fabric, while the reverse side remains smooth. When you run your hand with the nap, the fabric feels soft; against the nap, it feels rough. Nicki is elastic, breathable, and crease-resistant, making it particularly suitable for loungewear and casual clothing.

Exposed Seam Allowances

• The edges of the seam allowance are finished externally, making them visible.
• Only serged edges without a hem.

Organic Silk

High-quality, biodynamically grown silk, free from harmful substances, hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics. This natural silk is the most similar to skin, therefore guaranteeing you first-class wearing comfort. The raw material is produced within the SABA project under the highest ecological standards and with a strong sense of social responsibility. The project area is located in China's Sichuan province, on the eastern foothills of the Himalayas.

Paisley

Small, kidney-shaped, often ornamentally interconnected or embellished patterns based on Persian-Indian motifs.

Pant/Panty

Briefs with a straight leg opening and a close-fitting leg. They emphasize the bottom and visually lengthen the legs.

Pareo

Large chiffon cloth, usually with large, often exotic-looking print patterns, which is wrapped and tied around the body in various ways. The pareo can be used as a dress or skirt.

Piping

Slightly bulging seam created by a strip of fabric placed on or under the main fabric. The strip is attached to the fabric with stitching. This detail is mostly used for decoration on pockets or on the (lapel) collar.

Yoke

An insert or overlay used to emphasize a specific part of a garment.

Pleats

Narrow to medium-width artificial folds that are pressed into the fabric with heat.

Polo shirt

Slip-on shirt with a half button placket that transitions into a one-piece spread collar.

Polyacrylic

Polyacrylic is a fully synthetic fiber material consisting of at least 85% acrylonitrile. Due to the bulkiness of the fibers, polyacrylic textiles are soft and elastic and feel wool-like. However, polyacrylic has higher tear and abrasion resistance than wool, does not felt, and is not attacked by moths.

Polyamide

Fully synthetic fiber material that is highly elastic, tear and abrasion resistant, durable, and wrinkle-resistant. Polyamide has low moisture absorption, good colorfastness, and is very easy to care for.

Polyester

Fully synthetic fiber material characterized by very good dimensional stability, elasticity, lightness, and low creasing tendency. Polyester has low moisture absorption, good colorfastness, is very light-resistant, shrink-proof, and quick-drying.

Polyester-Cotton Blend

The polyester fibers make the textile more durable and less prone to creasing. However, the skin-friendly wearing properties of cotton are not lost.

Polyester-Viscose Blend

The polyester fibers make the textile more durable and less prone to creasing. The pleasant wearing properties of viscose are nevertheless retained.

Poncho

Sleeveless cape, consisting of a suitably cut piece of fabric with a hole in the middle for the head.

Princess Line

A fashion line similar to the X-line, but more refined and executed with dividing seams.

Puff Sleeves

Heavily puffed sleeves, where the fullness is gathered by cuffs.

Push-up Bra

A bra that lifts the bust with padded cups, making it appear larger and creating a beautiful décolleté.

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Raglan

The sporty raglan seam, often accentuated by quilting, runs across the chest from the neckline and diagonally across the back to the neck opening.

Raschel Lace

Lace-like patterned knitwear that can have varying fabric densities.

Lapel Collar

The turned-out front edge of a jacket, coat, or blazer. A special seam allows the collar to be worn open or closed.

Rib

see fine rib or double rib

Ruffle

Gathered or pleated strip of fabric used as an embellishment on garments.

Satin

Fine-thread fabric in a sateen weave with a smooth, shiny surface and a supple drape. Satin is mainly used for dresses, blouses, linings, and bed linen.

Hem

Folded and stitched fabric edge that prevents the cut edges from fraying.

Shawl collar

A collar style where the collar is seamlessly connected to the lapel. The two shawl-like strips that run from the back collar seam around the neckline cross at the front.

Silk

Animal natural fiber obtained from the cocoons of silkworms. It is characterized by noble luster, high fineness, light weight, high elasticity, and strength. Silk is very soft and supple, wrinkle-resistant, and has good hygienic properties.

Single Jersey

Fine, single-layer knitted fabric, produced on only one needle row, with a smooth and a closed surface. On the top side there are only knit stitches, on the bottom side only purl stitches. Single jersey is mostly made of cotton, slightly elastic in the transverse direction, and is used for shirts, blouses, underwear, nightwear, and T-shirts.

Shapewear

Figure-shaping lingerie that sculpts the body thanks to a high elastane content in the material and a special laser-cut processing, while also offering high wearing comfort. Shapewear is breathable, dimensionally stable, elastic, and has seamless edges. Shapewear is like a second skin, making problem areas disappear and creating a beautiful silhouette.

Slip

Close-fitting underwear, cut without a leg opening, worn by both men and women.

Softcup

Pre-formed, underwire-free cup that shapes the breast roundly, is comfortable to wear, and does not show through tight clothing.

Spachtelspitze (Spatula Lace)

Embroidery-like pattern, which, in contrast to chemical lace, is produced by embroidering a fabric and then cutting out the unembroidered fabric.

Lace

Delicate or plastically structured textile fabric with an irregular thread density, an openwork design, a transparent ground, and an opaque pattern.

Bridge

The connecting piece of the bra between the two cups. A high bridge provides support, whereas a low bridge leads to a push-up effect.

Embroidery motif

A pattern or motif depicted by one or more embroideries.

Embroidered Lace

Textile surfaces that are embroidered by hand or machine. The embroidery base is removed after embroidery. If the base is removed by chemicals, it is called chemical lace; if the base is cut away, it is called spatula lace.

Stretch

General term for elastic textiles that owe their elasticity to an admixture of elastane. Clothing with elastane content adapts to the wearer's movements, preventing bagging.

Knitwear

Knitted fabrics produced on knitting machines, where the stitches are formed individually and successively by independently working movable needles. Knitwear includes interlock, single jersey, fine rib, and sweat fabric.

Sweat fabric

Knitted fabric where the ground yarn forming the surface is finely and tightly twisted, and the softly twisted, full, well-napped lining yarn is on the inside facing the body. Sweat fabric is characterized by comfortable wear and, depending on the material composition, has the properties of its components.

Trumpet sleeve

A relatively narrow, straight-cut sleeve at the upper arm that widens like a bell towards the wrist.

Tulle

An open, net-like textile fabric formed by intertwining several thread systems without them meeting at right angles.

Tunic

A 3/4 to 7/8 length overdress, sewn from two pieces of fabric, usually with a straight bodice.

Drawstring casing

A tie belt or effect created by broad loops, either all around or partially. This allows the width to be adjusted.

Underbust Band

An elastic band sewn in under the bust for better support. This band is often used in swimsuits or beach dresses.

Dropped Armhole

Raglan-like shoulder shape with comfortable width, where the sleeve is cut to the shoulder.

Valenciennes Lace

The finest, most delicate, and most precious bobbin lace, in which the pattern and ground are made simultaneously; typically features naturalistic flowers and leaves

Viscose

A man-made fiber produced by extruding a cellulose spinning solution through fine nozzles. Viscose is characterized by high purity and uniformity compared to natural fibers. Textiles made of viscose are skin-friendly, soft, supple, drape well, are lustrous, and have high color brilliance.

Velour

Soft, brushed wool fabric with a dense, short pile. After weaving, the loops of this material are cut so that they stand upright at a right angle. The upright pile is longer than that of velvet but shorter than that of plush.

Voile

A veil-like, lightly set cotton fabric in plain weave. Voile is transparent or semi-transparent and has a grainy feel. Voile is used for blouses, dresses, nightgowns, and negligees.

Ruffles

A trim made from strips of fabric of varying widths, gathered into a ruffle, often with a loose drape.

Woven Lace

Lace made according to the principle of tulle from fine yarns of all kinds and with practically unlimited pattern variety.

Woven Fabric

A textile surface structure formed by the right-angled interlacing of at least two thread systems, the warp and the weft.

Woven Satin

Woven fabric with a slight shimmer to strong sheen, visually resembling silk.

Rolled Hem (French Hem)

For a rolled hem, the hem edge of the garment is very narrowly rolled, stretched, and stitched in the same operation. This creates a slightly wavy hem, which adds a playful character to nightgowns and pajamas.

Wool

Animal fiber from the fleece of sheep. Wool insulates equally well against cold and heat, absorbs moisture well, is soft, and does not lose its shape.

X-Line

With the X-line, the top is cut very wide at the shoulders, narrow at the hips, and then very wide in the skirt.

Y-Line

A clothing line with relatively wide, usually rounded shoulders, tapering and narrowing downwards; the waist is usually deemphasized here.

Cellulose Fiber

Natural or man-made fibers whose main building block is cellulose.