Knowledge Base
In our online store, you may occasionally come across technical terms that might raise some questions.
We strive to inform you as thoroughly as possible, and below, we explain the most important terms.
If you still have questions after reading our explanations, you can always contact our customer service.
A
Antipilling
Anti-static
Absorption
Aluminum toe cap
Antibacterial
Anti-puncture sole
B
C
Shank
Comfort sole
Cleanroom
Cordura
Canvas
Clip tie
Circular clothing
Composite toe cap
Cambrelle
Coolmax
D
E
F
Fluorescent
Flex film
Flock film
Film and Screen Costs
Fairtrade clothing
Fleece
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Mesh
Cuffs
Multi-standard
Cufflinks
Metal-free
Microfiber
Membrane
N
Nylon
Nubuck
Nitrile
O
Organic clothing
Oxford
OB
Oil repellent
P
Fit
Pilling
Polyester
PU
Piping
Polyester
PVC
Welt pocket
PU Sole
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Q
Q
R
Cowhide leather
Back panel
Recyclable workwear
Rubber sole
RWS
S
Abrasion resistance test
Shoulder seams
Spandex
SSL
Cut resistance
Suede
Denim
Keyring
Non-marking sole
Support insole
Slide loops
Tiered pricing
Steel toe cap
S Classification
SB Standard
S1 Standard
S1P Standard
S2 Standard
S3 Standard
S4 Standard
S5 Standard
SRA
SRB
SRC
Shaft
Shock absorption
SZ
Scanner Safe
Stretch
Softshell
Split leather
T
Tongue
TPU
Reflective transfer
Two-way zipper
Tricot
Textile
TPU
Thermal
Transfer print
U
UV Standard 801 – Protection against UV radiation
V
Preformed
Viscose
Velour
Vibram
Full-grain leather
W
Water-repellent
Water column pressure
Wool
Windproof
Windbreaker
X
Y
YKK