Alpaca
An ultra soft and warm natural fiber, from alpaca. Less known than cashmere, but just as luxurious.
BCI
The Better Cotton Initiative is a global organization aiming to ensure cotton has a sustainable future.
Storm flap
In a trench coat, refers to the exterior flap that protects the shoulders.
Silk Blossom
Refers to a piece of silk coming from different scraps of other pieces of the same material. The main advantage of this material is its flexibility depending on the season: in addition to keeping you warm in winter, silk clothing can also keep you cool in summer.
Ribbed edge
Refers to a strip of stretchy knit finishing the edges of certain garments.
Raw edge
The end of a garment that has been cut with scissors, without a hem added.
Cashmere
Precious fiber from cashmere goat, known for its softness and warmth. And no, it's not just for winter.
Hemp
Refers to a plant whose bark is cultivated for its fibers for the creation of textiles. Its manufacture requires 10x less water than cotton. Hemp fabric has many advantages: UV resistant, hypoallergenic, highly breathable, dries quickly and does not irritate the skin.
Pussy collar
Collar with a silky tie scarf that can be tied.
Tunisian collar
Refers to a collar closed by a vertical button placket up to the middle of the chest.
Manufacturing
The garment assembly stage. At Rodier, it's always done well (and often in Europe).
COOLMAX®
Registered trademark developed by the ADVANSA company which manufactures polyester throughout Europe. Of all polyester fibers, COOLMAX® has a particularity: its surface is breathable, it quickly wicks away perspiration thanks to its thermoregulatory properties which quickly wick away moisture and allows you to stay cool throughout the day.
Side
An alternation of stitches which creates elasticity. Perfect for finishing touches or a sporty-chic look.
English coast
Designates a reversible stitch, i.e. identical on the right and wrong sides of the work.
Princess cutout
A seam that starts from the armhole, continues its way towards the chest and ends at the bottom of the garment. This seam is used to have a fitted and fitted cut.
Water Repellent
Waterproof fabric.
Double mesh
Two layers knitted together: more hold, more warmth, and zero transparency.
Italian thread
A high-end yarn, often used for its softness, durability and fine finish. A real little luxury.
Brandenburg closure
The frog is an ornament that allows a garment to be closed. They are always in pairs, one with the button, the other to attach it.
Rolled finishes
Edges deliberately left rolled for a more casual-chic, less rigid look.
Tubular finishes
Obtained using circular weaving machines which allows you to create products without side seams.
GOTS
The Global Organic Textile Standard label is a reliable guarantee of the organic origin of the textiles used.
Coarse grain
Refers to a somewhat stiff ribbon, generally made of synthetic fiber, whose weaving forms large grains.
Timeless
A piece that we will also love in 10 years. And no, it's not a bad word in our house.
Gauge
The gauge is a unit of measurement used to determine the density of the needles on a knitting machine. Number of needles included in an English inch, i.e. 2.54cm. The higher the gauge, the finer the knitting, the better the dexterity.
Jersey
Refers to a knitted fabric easily recognizable by its two sides which are very different from each other. It is a fine, light, stretchy and comfortable knit, widely used for its robustness.
Mesh
A textile manufacturing technique obtained by interweaving loops of thread. Unlike woven fabric, mesh is stretchy and soft – perfect for chic comfort.
Openwork mesh
A mesh worked with small holes to let the skin breathe. Sensual, without ever being too much.
Flowing mesh
A lightweight, falling knit, perfect for airy silhouettes and elegant layering.
Milano Mesh
Refers to a thick, soft-to-the-touch fabric with a nice hold. Despite its elasticity, it remains stable and resistant.
Beaded mesh
A textured stitch, obtained by alternating knit and purl stitches. Small grain, big effect.
Puff sleeves
Designates a puffed sleeve from the shoulder and tightened at the wrists.
Batwing sleeves
Refers to a variant of the “kimono” sleeve consisting of a very wide sleeve, at the base, and increasingly flared, sometimes going down to the wrists on which it tightens thanks to an elastic band or a tie.
Hammer handles
The raglan armhole line forms an angle at the hinge point of the arm.
Pagoda sleeves
Refers to a long flared sleeve in the shape of a triangle whose base is the line of the wrist.
Raglan sleeves
Refers to a sleeve which has the particularity of reaching up to the neckline and which is found in the cut of many coats, making them easy to put on, very covering and protecting from the cold.
Martinguale
Set of two tabs buttoning on top of each other and placed at the waist in the back of a garment.
Responsible fashion
Transparent fashion that allows sustainable consumption; which considers the life cycle of the garment as well as the environment. Clothing made from natural materials and produced in small quantities.
Oeko-Tex
Label which ensures to certify the health and ecological qualities of textiles, guaranteeing the absence of toxic products for the body and the environment.
Button placket
Refers to the part of the piece where the buttonholes of a garment are placed.
Italian pocket
Refers to a cut pocket, defined by its diagonal line beginning at the waistband and ending in the side seam of the garment where it is located.
Piped Pocket
Refers to a pocket finished and embellished with a ribbon.
Point Caviar
Refers to a three-color rice stitch obtained by mixing two cotton flower threads and one Bossa-Nova thread whose color changes with each row.
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitch used to enrich the texture of a stitch.
Intarsia Stitch
Refers to a knitting technique used to create patterns in multiple colors.
Jacquard Stitch
Refers to fabrics made on a selection of needles in order to obtain a color or design effect. We use them to make sweaters.
Moss Stitch
Garter stitch also called Jersey is a basic knitting stitch in which all stitches are knitted in the same direction. It brings volume and flexibility to your knitting.
Ottoman Point
The Ottoman stitch is a knitting stitch that gives relief to the stitch thanks to its crossed rib effect.
Point Pointelle
Refers to a fine mesh with very delicate and symmetrical decorative holes.
Sock sweater
Refers to a fitted and comfortable knitted sweater.
Fall
The way the garment follows or sits on the body. A good fall is effortless elegance.
Twist
A technique that imitates the effect of twisted ropes. A knitwear classic, but with a thousand ways to modernize it.
Knitting
The art of transforming thread into material. Knitted in France? It's even better.
