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madras – Shirting fabric woven in structured patterns; usually in fine cotton.
maillot – A woman's one-piece bathing suit.
mandarin collar – A short, stand-up collar, adopted from the close-fitting Asian collar.
marking – Process of identifying garments by attaching tags to each garment or stamping an identification code onto an inner surface of the garment. It is the first operation performed in a dry-cleaning plant.
matelasse – Appearance of a quilted weave figured pattern with raised, bubbly surface.
matte jersey – Fine-knitted fabric with a flat finish.
mermaid – This skirt hugs the body until it reaches the knees or just below and then ends in a dramatic flare.
merrow stitching – The type and name of machine to stitch overlock edges of emblems.
microfiber – A silky synthetic material, usually woven polyester.
microfleece – A polyester fleece, very soft and dense, but not bulky or fluffy.
moisture-wicking – Synthetic materials that have been developed specifically to channel perspiration away from the body. Used in active wear and athletic shoe linings.
mohair – Comes from the angora goat. It offers good abrasion resistance and is the most resilient of the natural textile fibers. It has little crimp and offers smooth hand and high luster.
moleskin – A cotton or synthetic twill fabric that has a warm, brushed hand.
Mongolian wool – Long, curly woolen fibers used as a fluffy collar or trim on garments.
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