A jersey is a knitted piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body and your arms and does not open at the front. Jerseys are usually worn over a shirt or blouse. His grey jersey and trousers were sodden with the rain. = jumper, sweater, pullover
Jersey is a knitted, slightly stretchy fabric used especially to make women's clothing. Sheila had come to dinner in a black jersey top. The largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. It was annexed by the Normans in 933, and French influence has persisted since autonomy was granted in 1204. a light brown cow that gives high quality milk. Largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. Area: 44.9 sq mi (116.2 sq km). Population (2002 est.): 87,400. Capital: St. Helier (pop., 2001: 28,310). Separated from Normandy in 1204, it kept its Norman law and local customs but was administered for the British king by a warden. It was given legislative authority in 1771. It is now governed by a popularly elected assembly, which is presided over by a royally appointed bailiff. There is also a lieutenant governor, who represents the British monarch. Jersey fabric and Jersey cattle take their names from the island. Breed of small, short-horned dairy cattle that originated on Jersey in the English Channel. They are believed to have descended from French cattle. Jerseys are usually fawn-or cream-coulored, but darker shades are common. They were introduced in large numbers into England 1811 and into the U.S. in 1850. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, the Jersey is found worldwide. Its milk is remarkably high in butterfat, and it is an important breed wherever butter is produced (including New Zealand and Denmark)
A soft, plain-knitted fabric used for clothing with a face side that is distinctly different from the backside This fabric was originally made of wool on the island of Jersey, England
The consistent interlooping of yarns in the jersey stitch to produce a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a more textured, but uniform back Jersey fabrics may be produced on either circular or flat weft knitting machines
Single knit construction which has rows of vertical loops (knit stitches) on the face and rows of horizontal half-loops (purl stitches) on the back Jersey can be any fiber content and can be knit flat or circular Often used in short sleeve knit shirts
Fibre: Wool, worsted, silk, cotton, rayon, andsynthetics Weave: Knitted on circular, flat-bed or warp knitted methods (later popular as a tricot-knit) Characteristics: Right side has lenghtwise ribs (wales) and wrong side has crosswise ribs (courses) Very elastec with good draping qualities Has special crease-resistant qualities due to its construction Is knitted plain or has many elaborate tweed designs and fancy motifs as well as printed designs Can look very much like woven fabric Wears very well and if washable, it washes very well First made on the Island on Jersey off the English coast and used for fisherman's clothing Stretch as you sew Uses: Dress goods, sportswear, suits, underwear, coats, gloves, sweaters, hats