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ADJUSTABLE - Customizable fit using ties or adjustable sides.

BANDED - Features an additional band on the top or bottom of a swimsuit for added style and support.

BIAS EDGE - Fabric trim applied to edges for accent and a refined finish.

BIAS STRING - Flat, machine-made strings that allow for adjustable fit.

BIKINI - A two-piece swimsuit with minimal coverage.

BLIND RUBBER - Rubber sewn into the edge of a suit with hidden stitches for a seamless look.

BONING - Plastic inserts used to maintain garment shape, typically at the sides of the bust or along bottom seams. Also known as stays.

BRA TOP - A classic top style with over-the-shoulder straps for bust support and coverage.

CHEEKY - Bottoms with minimal rear coverage.

CLEAVAGE - The space between the breasts, often accentuated by low-cut tops.

COLOR BLOCK - Contrasting panels or blocks of solid color for a bold design statement.

CRISS CROSS - Overlapping lines or paths creating an intersecting design.

CURVY - Refers to a body shape with a waist that is 10 or more inches smaller than the bust and hips.

DEMI CUP - An underwire bra-style top with partial bust coverage, revealing the upper portion of the bust.

EASEE FIT - UjENA’s unique term for garments sewn without elastic or rubber for added comfort.

ECO-FRIENDLY - Sustainable fabric made from 78% polyamide and 22% elastane, crafted with 100% recycled materials.

FISHNET - Flexible, net-like fabric with diamond-shaped spaces, typically made from polyester or nylon.

FULL COVERAGE - Bottoms that provide complete coverage of the buttocks.

GAUZE - A lightweight, airy cotton fabric with a slightly crinkled texture, also known as baby muslin.

GLISSENETTE - Lightweight, shimmery, semi-sheer mesh fabric.

HALTER - A top that ties at the neck and back, leaving shoulders and upper back bare.

HIGH CUT - Bottoms with higher leg openings, creating the illusion of longer legs.

HIGH WAISTED - Bottoms that sit at or just below the natural waist.

HOOKS - Hardware used to fasten the top at the back.

LONG TRIANGLE - A top style with a higher rise, creating a halter-like effect.

MESH - Flexible, net-like fabric with a honeycomb weave, often made from polyester or nylon.

MIX AND MATCH - UjENA’s offering of separate sizes and pieces for tops and bottoms, available since 1984.

NYLON - A durable, fast-drying synthetic fiber, often blended with spandex, cotton, or wool.

PEARLED EDGE - A satin stitch used to finish edges, creating a ruffled effect.

POLYESTER - A lightweight, fast-drying fabric made from plastic, known for holding shape and color through many washes.

PUSH-UP PADS - Removable foam inserts in a hidden pocket to lift and shape the bust.

RECYCLED FABRIC - Swimwear fabric created from recovered fibers or yarn through textile recycling.

REMOVABLE PADDING - Thin molded cups in a hidden pocket, offering shape and coverage.

RIBBON - Wide strings used for tying to adjust fit.

RIO - Bottoms offering more coverage than a thong but less than full coverage.

RISE - The measurement from the crotch seam to the top edge of the bottoms, front or back.

RUCHING - Gathered fabric that creates a shapely contour, typically with elastic.

SCRUNCHED - Elastic gathering that produces a ruched effect, often on the back seam of bottoms.

SCRUNCHIE - A fabric-covered elastic band used for securing or gathering fabric.

SCUBA FABRIC - Double-knit fabric made from polyester and spandex, smooth and waterproof, often used for diving suits.

SHEER - Transparent fabric that allows light to pass through.

SHEER WHEN WET - Fabric that becomes transparent when wet.

SHELF BRA - An inner lining with gathered elastic under the bust for extra support.

SHIRRED - Fabric gathered with elastic threads in parallel rows.

SPAGHETTI - Thin strings used on swimsuits for adjustable ties.

SPANDEX - Also known as Lycra or elastane, a synthetic fiber blended with nylon or polyester for elasticity.

STAYS - Plastic inserts used to maintain garment shape, particularly at the sides of the bust or in bottoms.

STRAPPY - Decorative straps that add style to a garment.

STRETCH GAUZE - Soft, comfortable fabric resembling cotton gauze but blended with synthetic fibers for stretch.

SWIM DRESS - A swimsuit with a mini-dress silhouette, generally covering the upper thighs.

TANKINI - A two-piece with a tank top covering the bust to the waist, paired with a bikini bottom.

TONGA - Bottoms offering mid-rear coverage, less than full but more than a thong.

TRICOT - (pronounced “tre-ko”) A unique knit fabric, smooth on one side and textured on the other, often nylon/spandex or polyester/spandex.

UNDERWIRE - A metal or firm C-shaped frame sewn into the top for bust support.

VITA by Carvico - A sustainable fabric made of ECONYL® regenerated nylon, combining compression and comfort.

GAUZE - Lightweight, airy cotton fabric with a slightly crinkled texture, also known as baby muslin.

GLISSENETTE - Lightweight, shimmery, semi-sheer mesh fabric.

HALTER - A top that ties at the neck and back, leaving shoulders and upper back bare.

HIGH CUT - Bottoms with higher leg openings, creating the illusion of longer legs.

HIGH WAISTED - Bottoms that sit at or just below the natural waist.

HOOKS - Hardware used to fasten the top at the back.

LONG TRIANGLE - A top style with a higher rise, creating a halter-like effect.

MESH - Flexible, net-like fabric with a honeycomb weave, often made from polyester or nylon.

MIX AND MATCH - UjENA’s offering of separate sizes and pieces for tops and bottoms, available since 1984.

NYLON - Durable, fast-drying synthetic fiber, often blended with spandex, cotton, or wool.

PEARLED EDGE - Satin stitch used to finish edges, creating a ruffled effect.

POLYESTER - Lightweight, fast-drying fabric made from plastic, known for maintaining shape and color through many washes.

PUSH-UP PADS - Removable foam inserts in a hidden pocket to lift and shape the bust.

RECYCLED FABRIC - Swimwear fabric made from recovered fibers or yarn through textile recycling.

REMOVABLE PADDING - Thin molded cups in a hidden pocket, offering shape and coverage.

RIBBON - Wide strings used for tying to adjust fit.

RIO - Bottoms offering more coverage than a thong but less than full coverage.

RISE - Measurement from the crotch seam to the top edge of the bottoms, front or back.

RUCHING - Gathered fabric that creates a shapely contour, typically with elastic.

SCRUNCHED - Elastic gathering that produces a ruched effect, often on the back seam of bottoms.

SCRUNCHIE - Fabric-covered elastic band used for securing or gathering fabric.

SCUBA FABRIC - Double-knit fabric made from polyester and spandex, smooth and waterproof, often used for diving suits.

SHEER - Transparent fabric that allows light to pass through.

SHEER WHEN WET - Fabric that becomes transparent when wet.

SHELF BRA - Inner lining with gathered elastic under the bust for extra support.

SHIRRED - Fabric gathered with elastic threads in parallel rows.

SPAGHETTI - Thin strings used on swimsuits for adjustable ties.

SPANDEX - Also known as elastane or Lycra, a synthetic fiber providing stretch and elasticity.

STAYS - Plastic inserts used to maintain garment shape, particularly at the sides of the bust or in bottoms.

STRAPPY - Decorative straps that add style to a garment.

STRETCH GAUZE - Soft, comfortable fabric resembling cotton gauze but blended with synthetic fibers for stretch.

SWIM DRESS - A swimsuit with a mini-dress silhouette, generally covering the upper thighs.

TANKINI - Two-piece swimsuit with a tank top covering the bust to the waist, paired with a bikini bottom.

TONGA - Bottoms offering mid-rear coverage, less than full but more than a thong.

TRICOT - (pronounced “tre-ko”) Unique knit fabric, smooth on one side and textured on the other, often nylon/spandex or polyester/spandex.

UNDERWIRE - Metal or firm C-shaped frame sewn into the top for bust support.

VITA by Carvico - Sustainable fabric made of ECONYL® regenerated nylon, combining compression and comfort.