Hello :) When working in fashion or garment production, you frequently encounter abbreviations such as C, T, PE, N, R, SP, and PU in fabric specification sheets. However, upon first seeing them, it is often confusing to figure out "what material this actually refers to." This can be even more confusing because different manufacturers use different notation methods for the same material. For instance, Polyester is sometimes labeled as T, E, P, or PE, while elastic yarn is indicated as SP (Spandex) or PU (Polyurethane). In this post, I will summarize the basic fabric abbreviations that appear most frequently in fashion fabric specifications to help you understand them easily. The most confusing abbreviations in fabric specifications: When looking at clothing fabric specifications, most fiber materials are indicated using abbreviations...