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Glossary

Click on the letters to find out everything about lingerie from A to Z.

 

  1. A thin tissue costina

    Fabric knitting to the coasts and bushes, with a mesh shirt and a right to reverse, creating a costina often not visible on the weft of the fabric. Ribs in the fabric is soft and comfortable and fits perfectly to the body.

  2. Application

    Technique that indicates the application of bonded or sewn lace and embroidery on the fabric base.

  3. Aqua-Bra

    Push-up bra variant. The removable padding material contains liquid. The breast appears optically more voluminous. Disadvantage: These bras are often heavy.

  4. Autosoft

    Technique that allows you to insert the thin wire of lace elastane, avoiding in this way, the application of elastic inserted. Consequently, the heads with lace autosoft are invisible under tight head, remain in place, perfectly dressed and leave the maximum freedom of movement.

  1. Bra staps

    Different Straps bra for leaving behind the discoveries, the bra is fastened to the neck with a single shoulder.

  2. Bra fond de robe

    Under the name fond de robe, is a bra with shoulder pads side carved before, which continue from the cup. This process is used mainly in models in lace and gives the head a modern and refined look.

  3. Bra with shoulder pads

    Bra with shoulder pads power, applied in such a way as to allow a uniform distribution of weight on the shoulder. Model particularly suited to generous breasts and very united in the middle.

  4. Bra with wire

    Bra with sottoseno flexible support, which raises and emphasizes the breast. Particularly suited to narrow sinus at base. In versions with opaque cups breasts may also support very important.

  5. Bandeau bra

    Bra without shoulder pads, with horizontal cut of the cups, sometimes with a detachable shoulder pads. Ideal for clothes leaving the shoulders uncovered.

  6. Brass bra

    Young bra band, with the possibility of internal structure of support.

  7. Bleaching

    Triumph has agreed with the suppliers not to use chlorine in bleaching operations.

  8. Brazilian

    Slip with front and back matter of the same size.

  9. Bikini

    A two pieces swimsuit woman, which may present very different types of bra and panties.

  10. Body

    Intimate product, that figure model and slender  and may be more or less shape, according to the different physical demands. Can have or not have the wire and different types of bra.

  11. Bra

    The bra should support, enhance or correct the natural shape of the breast. A bra can assume these tasks only if not as perfectly and forced movements. The models are differentiated according to the shape of the breast.

  12. Bustier

    Bustier top to above the navel, with incorporated bra, which can be interpreted as seductive or in sports, representing an alternative to the bra and shirt.

  1. Camisole

    Comfortable mesh, usually with thin shoulder neckline and wide back.

  2. Centroseno

    The term centroseno, is the central part of the bra between the cups. Plus centroseno is high, less wide is the neckline, but are the highest performance in terms of support and modeling.

  3. Charmeuse

    Ladder proof  fabric for underwear and swimsuits, which looks shiny and silky hand.

  4. Cinzato

    Compact tissue, smooth, with a shine obtained through a special finishing. And waterproof and dirt resistant.

  5. Circumference under bust

    cm from the under bust circle correspond to the size of bra, for example, 70.75 or 80 B. The difference in cm between the circumference and the circumference under bust determines the type of cup for example A, BC, D and so on.

  6. Collection

    Even the underwear is subject to seasonal fashion trends. TRIUMPH intimate apparel is created taking into account these trends. For this reason, Triumph, every year, offers a Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.

  7. Cup

    Part of the bra. Another definition for Cup.

  8. Corsetry

    Generic term for all of them women in intimate and non-woven elastic bands, which are used to shape or support.

  9. Corset

    Bustier long up to life with wire and detachable shoulder pads. Especially suitable for wearing under wedding dresses and evening is often made of fine lace and has a very seductive look.

  10. Cotton

    Natural fibers of plant origin, extracted from the cotton plant. Cotton offers great benefits in terms of hygiene, comfort and fit. In fact, the cotton fabrics are soft, breathable, absorb sweat and are antistatic. The different quality of cotton can be attributed to the length and thinness of the fibers. More fibers are long and thin, cotton is more valuable.

  11. Cotton Mako

    And 'the name for a fine quality of cotton, from countries known for that fiber, for example,' Egypt. "Pettinato" means that the fibers were processed with the system of combing, which removes impurities. "Superpettinato" means that the fibers have been worked many times with the system of combing, giving rise to pure and uniform fibers.

  12. Cottylen®

    Trademark of TRIUMPH for a fabric containing elastic contenitivo cotton. Cottylen ® fabrics combine the positive qualities of synthetics in terms of support and modeling and cotton, in terms of comfort. Cotton, thanks to the particular type of texture, is woven into the interior and, thus, the feeling of cotton to the body.

  13. Cup

    Part of the bra, also called the cup, which is developed according to the depth of the breast. Triumph offers cups from A to G.

  1. Décolleté bra

    The feature of this bra, which can have or not the wire, are the shoulder pads that allow very large side neckline.

  2. Den

    Abbreviation for money, one of the names on the wire diameter.

  3. Dessous

    French term for "intimate". Heading for bed linen and fine women's underwear fashion.

  4. Dévoré

    Printing technique on tissue taken from two separate fibers, one of which is corroded to create ornamental patterns.

  5. Dorlastan

    Trademark of Bayer for the elastane yarn.

  6. Dtex

    Abbreviation for decitex. Weight of a yarn in grams per 10,000 meters (10 km. Wire weighs 1 gram.)

  1. Embroidery Guipure

    Also called embroidery inciso all'acquaforte (corrosive). The base fabric is embroidered with threads, which form a continuous ground. With chemicals, heat treatment is dissolved and washes the fabric base and just the embroidery. This production is very laborious and complex and therefore increases the preciousness of the material and the appearance of it.

  2. Embroidery à jour

    Also known as Madeira embroidery. Are applied to the fabric à jour embroidery, creating small holes on the fabric to draw the ground, and surrounded the edges of small holes through the embroidery needle embroidery.

  3. Embroidery

    Thanks to a special machine, are created of the pleas and ornaments on the basis of the fabric through the threads of embroidery.

  4. Elastane

    Generic term for synthetic fiber elastic. This fiber is characterized by high elasticity. Grows enormously and at the same time have a high capacity for recovery, while maintaining its original characteristics. TRIUMPH models in this material is used very frequently and in significant percentages, to ensure the best performance in terms of support and modeling.

  5. Environment

    The products marked with the Öko-Tex label have been tested scientifically in the world. The Öko-Tex label certifies the compliance of the product compared to the human being and respect the environment. Triumph is particularly sensitive to this issue and certify many of its products.

  1. Fabric shuttle

    The term fabric shuttle, there is a cloth woven dall'intreccio of at least two threads, warp and weft. The provision dell'ordito and the plot is referred to as armor. The fabric shuttle is compact and rigid. Within this type of fabric is used to lock the elasticity of centroseno and as reinforcement (eg Marquisette).

  2. Fabric costina

    Fabric knitting to the coasts and bushes, with two or more links to the right and two or more links to reverse, creating a visible costina. Ribs in the fabric is soft and comfortable and fits perfectly to the body.

  3. Fabric Lace effect

    The term lace effect fabric is obtained with a lace shuttle looms warp and weft. The pattern is created exclusively by 'intertwining wires. There is elastic and not elastic.

  4. Fashion

    Even in the intimate apparel sector has an important role and there are always new developments to trends shapes, colors and materials. The line between underwear and outerwear is increasingly volatile.

  5. Fine yarn

    Is in a cotton yarn production in Switzerland, thanks to the special technique of spinning is especially thin and can be used to obtain tissue particularly light and pleasant on the skin.

  6. For elastic waist

    Must be flexible, but sufficiently strong to prevent the coils. May have varying heights.

  7. Fiber

    Raw materials for textiles. The fibers are characterized by their origin in natural fibers (plant or animal), artificial fibers and synthetic fibers.

  8. French Knickers

    Deadline Anglo/French coulotte defining cutting soft shorts and sports.

  1. Guepiére

    Elegant bustier with reggicalze, which comes to the sides and covering the navel. Different models and cuts in the breast and often with fine lace.

  1. Hooks

    Accessories used for the regulation and closure of the bra and the body.

  2. Hidden underwire

    Ferretto shaped bra included in hidden, invisible and totally imperceptible head wear, thanks to the type of construction and materials that cover.

  1. Intersection

    Cutting centroseno particular that makes possible a proper separation of the breasts and a natural modeling.

  2. Interlock

    Also referred to as double jersey, is a double-knitted fabric with a mesh of very compact, from both sides of the mesh are straight. Compared with the tissue to costina, is less flexible but more contenitivo.

  3. Invisible underwear

    Leaders who align themselves perfectly and no mark. We find the concept "autosoft" which in the edge of the lace was woven elastane thin wires, and the term "seamless". The underwear worn under tight clothing is not more known.

  1. Jacquardtronic Lace

    Is obtained from a lace knitting looms computer, which suggests reasons designs and very elaborate and complex, of great aesthetic value.

  2. Jacquard

    Fabric with patterns or designs interwoven nell'armatura, thanks to special chassis that allow for processing "art" of yarn. Jacquard processing is very valuable and expensive time and ensures a much higher than the printed fabric.

  3. Jazz-pant

    Slip up in life very sgambati, also sgambature with the French. Optically much momentum the figure.

  4. Jersey

    Knitted fabric single or double is obtained by combining two different yarns. This term means a knitted fabric, worked on one side only on law and on the other hand only upside down.

  1. Knitted fabric - Chain

    And 'the knitted fabric indemagliabile smooth, with a compact. Usually, this fabric is elastic and superconfortevole, thanks to the kind of working and to the containment of elastane, but there are no elastic versions.

  1. Leavers lace

    Fine lace produced by special frames semi-industrial Leavers, imitating the work of a tombolo lace.

  2. Lace

    In the 15th century appeared the first lace in Italy and spread throughout Western Europe. It formed specific centers lace, part of which still survives today. France is the land of lace effect fabric, and embroidery are from the Swiss and Austrian region of Vorarlberg. Germany shortly before the war came the embroidery - lace obtained by corrosion. In the past lace were obtained through hard manual work and were very expensive, inaccessible to the general public. Today, the laces are made with industrial equipment and are significantly less expensive.

  3. Ladyform

    Minimizing is a concept developed by Triumph, related to minimizing bra, which optically reduces breast size in the cup. The secret is related to the construction of the cups with a larger circumference and depth below the standard.

  4. Lana

    In the textile sector, as the wool, the fiber is defined from the hair of sheep. If the fibers come from the hair of other animals, are called by the name of the species to which they belong: Angora, Mohair etc.. The wool is mainly used for the production of knitwear, warm, breathable, and is compact.

  5. Lingerie

    Generic name for women's hosiery and underwear.

  6. Lycra®

    Trademark of Invista for wire elastane.

  7. Lycra soft®

    Speciale tipo di Lycra della INVISTA, che consente di ottenere capi che modellano in modo più uniforme senza costringere.

  1. Minimizer Bra

    Also called Minimizer, optically reduces the volume of the breast at least to an extent in the cup (see Ladyform).

  2. Maximizer bra

    Bra that emphasizes the highest level the breast, increasing the volume optically. Mostly known as push-ups.

  3. Mesh underwear

    Can have different models: top, wide shoulder, short sleeve, long sleeve, and in some cases has cut sottoseno and/or preformed cups for a small support of the breast.

  4. Mamabel

    Underwear Triumph for mothers during pregnancy and lactation. Bra wearing perfectly within the particular subject to change during pregnancy and lactation. The bra cups for pregnancy have opened.

  5. Mercerized

    Treatment of cotton Mako superpettinato, treated with cold caustic soda solution. The fibers invigorate, and you tend take a rounded profile. The surface of the fabric, therefore, becomes shiny and silky.

  6. Meryl©

    Registered trademark of Nylstar for a micro-thin yarn, made from polyamide.

  7. Microfibre

    Obtained from fiber and yarn of polyester and polyamide. A microfiber is a thin layer of silk thread. E' a light fiber with a diameter of very thin, very soft and gentle on skin. Provides maximum comfort and caress the skin when moving.

  8. Micromodal

    It 'a very thin fiber made from yarn of cellulose (about 40 times as thin as a hair. 10,000 mt of continuous fiber can weigh 1 gram. Or even less).

  9. Mini

    Slip a mini low-life.

  10. Modal

    Modified cellulose fiber of vegetable origin (wood pulp), with characteristics similar to cotton.

  11. Modeler

    Body functional modeling in a proportionate manner, without forcing the body, made of elastic body tissue with different degrees of contenitività. Function can have light, medium or high, according to the problems of figure that should solve.

  1. Natural fibers

    Fibers from natural vegetable or animal. Of plant origin are for example: cotton, flax, hemp etc.. Of animal origin such as: wool, angora, mohair, cashmere and silk.

  2. Nickel

    All the materials used, such as hooks for closures, Triumph of the products do not contain nickel. Triumph has always been attentive to this and aware that many people are allergic to nickel.

  1. Oil bra

    Variant of the push-up bra, which is inserted a filling (buffer) containing gel. The breast appears optically more voluminous. Disadvantage: These bras are often heavy.

  2. Organza

    Lightweight cotton fabric, which, thanks to a special processing, it remains permanently rigid, transparent and appearance "flint".

  3. Organzino

    Transparent Tissue, and disk thin made from yarn woven with a cloth armor.

  1. Print

    Decorating tissue via attachment of one or more colors to form designs and ornamental patterns of various kinds. Of note, the print panel (reason placed in the same position), the press continues (roller) and the press flock to velvety effect.

  2. Push-up bra

    Bra that emphasizes the highest level the breast, increasing optically volume, thanks to special padding in some cases removable to allow décolleté variables.

  3. Pregnancy Bra

    During pregnancy the breasts of the woman grows and slows. The weight increases on the support of the bra. These, thanks to the special composition textile dilate without altering the characteristics of support. Moreover, the cups are preformed and during pregnancy are adapted to the volume of the breast that is changing. The absence of seams in the cups prevents irritation to the breast.

  4. Padded bra

    Padded bra with padding inside the cup that is optically completely and makes the breast more voluminous. The padding is made of plastic, lightweight, breathable and soft disadvantage that the stagnation of heat and does not compress. New types of pads are less bulky and allows a more natural fit.

  5. Preformed cups

    Technique to achieve seamless cups. The fabric is preformed hot, creating the depth of the breast without seams. The preformed cups are invisible under clothing more tight.

  6. Panties elastic

    Hig cut on leg, and shape the abdomen and hips, more functional models, including the buttocks and thighs. Thanks to the elastic material, the movements of the body are not, however, penalized.

  7. Pizzo Textronic

    Is obtained from a lace knitting looms computerized, offering valuable reasons and designs in relief, high-impact and having a look-effect fabric.

  8. Polyamide

    Synthetic fiber, commonly called nylon, the great strength and elastic recovery. Particularly suitable for fabrics corsetry.

  9. Polyester

    Synthetic fiber that is used in blending with polyamide, cotton etc.. to make the tissue more resistant and contenitivi.

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  1. Raschel lace

    Frames made from lace knitting weft. The motive and possibly the base are made of tulle mesh horizontal, unlike the lace effect fabric dall'intreccio formed between warp and weft. More systems of yarns are used, plus the plea decorative. Available elastic and not elastic.

  1. Sports bra

    With the sport the breast is under extreme stress caused by the effort that the business requires. The breast is not supported by muscles, ligaments but that may ledersi which is why it is advisable to wear a bra when specific sports. The sports bra is functional, fully supports the breast, so that no imbalances. At the same time, the shoulder pads do not restrict the freedom of movement and not moving. Triumph bra has three different levels of physical activity.

  2. Suspenders

    Cape underwear fabric elastic or rigid, with enhancements to support stockings.

  3. Skate

    Inner lining of the briefs, the briefs and the elastic body, cotton fabric, which ensures a pleasant sense of wellbeing.

  4. Soft Lycra ®

    Special type of Lycra Invista, which provides leaders that shape a more uniform without forcing.

  5. Synthetic fibers

    Fibers obtained by chemical processes, such as polyamide (also micro), polyester, elastane etc.. In the past synthetic materials are attached little value. Today, the synthetic fibers are characterized by a high standard of quality and exceptional performance in terms of support, modeling and comfort.

  6. Synthetic fibers

    Fibers obtained by chemical processes, using raw materials found in nature, eg. the cellulose of wood. Of artificial origin are: modal and viscose.

  7. Shaped underwire

    The shaped wire is inserted into the bra to support the breast from the bottom upwards. According to the needs of functionality required by the head, there are various forms of shaped wire that differ in materials used. The bra with wire should be washed by hand.

  8. Sewing

    Must have the same characteristics of the tissue, which can be applied. If the fabric is elastic, the wire used to carry out the seam must be elastic. Also for the maintenance of the sewing thread and the fabric must have the same characteristics. If the fabric is washable at high temperatures the wire must have the same feature. The seams should not be significant but they need to be flat. Must be resistant and should not break easily. A suitable seam is very important for the quality of the product.

  9. Satin

    Fabric shuttle armature with satin, with a bright, compact and silky to the touch. May be elastic or not elastic.

  10. Satinette

    Synthetic fabric with the right side smooth, sometimes shiny, with variable percentage of elastane.

  11. Seamless

    Means seamless. Through technical innovation in cylindrical chassis socks and knitting, it is possible to produce low shares (slip) and shares high (bra) without side seams, life, cups. The products are seamless like a second skin and adhere well to the figure.

  12. Silk

    Natural fiber derived from natural sources. The name silk textiles according to the rules, you can use only for the fiber from the cocoons of silkworms.

  13. Simplex

    Stiff glossy fabric with double mesh, which has the same look to the right and reverse.

  14. Straps

    Taking into account trends of fashion, fit and optimal comfort, the shoulder width is defined, depending on the functionality of each model. The length of the shoulder is adjustable with a sliding cursor. Sizes for the tall cups and shoulder pads are wider. It indicates a shoulder comfortable, wide and padded inside.

  15. Stint

    Stint flexible, which are applied to the head or underwear to enhance shape. In a bra, for example, that prevents the breast laterally imbalances and that the side seams are rolled. Are also incorporated in bustier and body.

  16. Step-in

    Lightweight and comfortable bra or top, without opening that thrusts the head.

  1. Twine

    The resultant backfire two or more wires which provide one, which is distinguished by the increased resistance.

  2. Triangle bra

    Young bra cups with a triangular shape, suitable for light and tonic breasts.

  3. Tactel

    Thin fiber of Du Pont, 100% polyamide, which are the particular qualities in terms of pleasure and comfort to the body. E' breathable and pleasant to wear. TACTEL ® Aquator also has an 'additional features, as it helps regulate body temperature.

  4. Tactel® Diablo

    Variant TACTEL fiber of Du Pont, 100% polyamide, with silk-like luster, natural touch, suitable for the drapery and minimum weight.

  5. Tactel® Strata

    Variant TACTEL fiber of Du Pont, 100% polyamide. The fabric has a striped bicolour effect.

  6. Tai

    Slip upper waist and Sgambati.

  7. Tanga

    Low-waisted briefs with minimal side, with front and rear which are joined laterally by thin band of fabric, elastic or lace pin.

  8. Technique of pre -

    The term mold is designed to form thermoplastic materials without stitching. In this area, Triumph could use a long-standing experience and extensive know-how, while respecting the environmental rules, which allow it to act in the role of leadership in the world. Triumph provides the highest quality in processing, perfect fit and no seams.
    See also "preformed cups."

  9. Teflon

    Product of the company Du Pont. Textile products covered in Teflon have high resistance to water and stains.

  10. Tulle mesh

    Classic corsetry fabric structure with a honeycomb, made from knitting looms.

  11. Tulle shuttle

    Classic corsetry fabric structure with a honeycomb, made dall'intreccio of warp and weft threads. It is also known as tulle Robine.

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  1. Varyform

    It 'a kind of shoulder, Triumph exclusive, comfortable and optimum fit. The shoulder is the first Varyform elastic strap, which expands on the shoulder and has no seams and flaps for the attachment. Do not cut and ensures maximum comfort.

  2. Velvet

    Coat tissue from short and thick. The hair is made up of third wire that comprises the armature of the plot and dell'ordito. The right form of fiocchetti which are then cut. Available elastic and not elastic.

  3. Viscose

    It 'a pleasant on the skin fiber and cellulose-based (beechwood or fig) produced by a synthetic process. Especially shiny and soft to the touch.

  4. Vlies

    Special material used to fill completely or partially preformed cups.

  1. Whole

    Costume, that momentum and the figure may have very different forms of the breast.

  1. X

    Is symbol defining the intersection at centroseno that model the breast in a natural way and makes sure every move. The secret is the comfortable band trielastica that adapts easily to different forms of the breast.

  1. Yarn

    The generic term "yarn" means a continuous skein of yarn, which is used on special frames for the tissues.

  1. Zig zag stitching

    Is primarily used for sewing to head lace, labels, shoulder pads, elastic tapes and to apply decorations and trimmings.