flatlock
Stretch fabric join
Flatlock is a sewing technique that joins fabric with a flat, stretchy seam, commonly used in athletic wear, underwear, and activewear where bulky seams would cause chafing or discomfort.
The stitch interlocks two pieces of fabric so they lie flat against the skin rather than overlapping.
These running shorts have flatlock seams for comfort.
Joining with needle, thread
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
- sergerEdge-finishing sewing machine
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- low-profileDeliberately avoiding attention
interlocking · hemming · topstitch · binding · edging · joining · needlework · construction
Insulating garment for water
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- rashguardFitted water sports top
- compressionForcing into smaller space
baselayer · swimwear · neoprene · spandex · lycra · jersey · athletic · performance
Without roughness or difficulty
- skin-friendlyNon-irritating to dermis
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- low-profileDeliberately avoiding attention
- second-skinGarment fitting seamlessly
soft · gentle · frictionless · streamlined · sleek · form-fitting · lightweight · breathable
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
low-profile · interlocking · hemming · topstitch · binding · edging · joining · needlework · construction · tailoring
wetsuit
Insulating garment for water
compression · baselayer · swimwear · neoprene · spandex · lycra · jersey · athletic · performance · moisture-wicking
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
- skin-friendlyNon-irritating to dermis
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- low-profileDeliberately avoiding attention
second-skin · soft · gentle · frictionless · streamlined · sleek · form-fitting · lightweight · breathable · flexible
pin
Pointed metal fastener
submission · mat · guard · clinch · grip · maneuver · technique · position · ground · escape