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Dress King fashion network - fashion terms Category: General technical and industrial > Fashion Date & country: 29/03/2018, USA Words: 195

A -line skirt/fit and flare skirt
A skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares out in an A -line or tulip shape at the hem.

wedding -band collar
A collar featuring a yoke that is either open or of sheer net with an ornate band fitting snugly on the neck, creating a choker effect.

wing collar
A collar with projections which cover shoulder seams of bodices and doublets.

wide legs
Pants or jeans that are cut extra full through the legs.

wrap top/surplice top
A bodice created by the cross -wrapping of fabric; may be in front or back, and associated with a high or low neckline.

viscose
[Fabrics] The most common type of rayon. It is produced in much greater quantity than cuprammonium rayon, the other commercial type.

voile
[Fabrics] A crisp, lightweight, plain weave cotton-like fabric, made with high twist yarns in a high yarn count construction. Similar in appearance to organdy and organza.

velour
[Fabrics] A medium-weight, closely-woven fabric with a thick pile. It can be made using either a plain weave or a satin weave construction. It resembles velvet, but has a lower cut pile.

velvet
[Fabrics] A medium-weight, cut-pile constructed fabric in which the cut pile stands up very straight. It is woven using two sets of warp yarns; the extra set creates the pile. Velvet, a luxurious fabric, is commonly made with a filament fiber for high luster and smooth hand.

variegated
Having streaks, marks, or patches of different colors; distinguished or characterized by a variety of different colors.

Venice lace
[Fabrics] This lace often has a high profile, and is made using a needlepoint technique rather than embroidery. A heavier weight lace, the patterns vary from geometric to floral. Each pattern is attached to the others by bars made of thread.

unitards
A close -fitting, one -piece garment for the torso, legs, and feet, and often for the arms.

twill
[Fabrics] A fabric that shows a distinct diagonal wale on the face (e.g., denim, gabardine, tricotine).

tunic style
A simple slip -on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee -length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment.

turtle neck
A high, close -fitting, turnover collar used especially for sweaters.

tulle skirt/bouffant gown
A sheer, puffed -out skirt often made of stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net.

tri-acetate
[Fabrics] A manufactured fiber, which, like acetate, is made by modifying cellulose. Tri-acetate is less absorbent and less sensitive to high temperatures than acetate. It can be hand or machine washed and tumble dried, with relatively good wrinkle recovery.

trapeze top
Tank top style with flared bottom.

terry
[Fabrics] A woven fabric, usually cotton, with loop pile on one or both sides.

Tencel
[Fabrics] A trademark of Courtaulds for a high performance fiber used to make soft, beautifully draping rayon fabrics. Tencel is made from wood pulp that is harvested from replenished tree farms. So it's environmentally sensitive and it's washable!

tie -cinched waist
The waist is pulled tight around the body with a tie.

tea length
A gown hemmed to end at the shin.

tear -away shorts
Features versatile side snaps that allow you to remove a top layer fast.

tankini
A two piece bathing suit with the upper portion resembling a tank top.

taffeta
[Fabrics] A lustrous, medium-weight, plain-weave fabric with a slight ribbed appearance in the filling (crosswise) direction. For formal wear, taffeta is a favorite choice. It provides a crisp hand, with lots of body. Silk taffeta gives the ultimate rustle, but other fibers are also good choices.

tapered legs
Pant legs become progressively narrower toward the ankle.

sweep train
The shortest train, barely sweeping the floor.

sweetheart neck
A graceful, open yoke, shaped like the top half of a heart.

straight legs
Pant legs are cut an equal width from waist to ankle.

suede
[Fabrics] Leather with a napped surface.

square neck
An open -yoke neckline shaped in the form of a half square.

spandex
[Fabrics] A manufactured elastomeric fiber that can be repeatedly stretched over 500% without breaking, and will still recover to its original length.

spaghetti strap
A thin tubular strap that attaches to the bodice, named for its likeness to a strand of spaghetti.

skort
Shorts that have a front covering to resemble a skirt.

silk
[Fabrics] It is obtained from cocoons of certain species of caterpillars. It is soft and has a brilliant sheen. It is one of the finest textiles. It is also very strong and absorbent.

skant
Pants that have a sweater -like attachment around the waist.

sheaths
Usually have straight or close fitting skirts, accompanied by a form fitting bodice. The skirt is often ankle length and sometimes has a slit in either the front, side, or back to make walking easier.

shawl collar
A one -piece collar which is turned down to form a continuous line around the back of the neck to the front.

sheer
[Fabrics] Any very light-weight fabric (e.g., chiffon, georgette, voile, sheer crepe). Usually has an open weave. Sheers mostly feel cool.

shantung
[Fabrics] A medium-weight, plain-weave fabric, characterized by a ribbed effect, resulting from slubbed yarns used in the warp or filling direction. End-uses include dresses and suits.

seersucker
[Fabrics] A woven fabric which incorporates modification of tension control. In the production of seersucker, some of the warp yarns are held under controlled tension at all times during the weaving, while other warp yarns are in a relaxed state and tend to pucker when the filling yarns are placed. The result produces a puckered stripe effect in the fabric.

shrug
A woman's small, waist -length or shorter jacket.

shelf bra
A bra that is built right into the garment.

shirred waist
A decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching.

scoop neck/round neck
A low, U -shaped or round neckline.

sequined
[Fabrics] Ornamented with a small plate of shining metal or plastic.

romper
A one -piece garment with the lower part shaped like bloomers.

sarong skirt
Long cloth which is wrapped around the entire body.

satin
[Fabrics] A traditional fabric utilizing a satin weave construction to achieve a lustrous fabric surface. Satin is a traditional fabric for evening and wedding garments. Typical examples of satin weave fabrics include: slipper satin, crepe-back satin, faille satin, bridal satin, moleskin, and royal satin.

rib knit
[Fabrics] A basic stitch used in weft knitting in which the knitting machines require two sets of needles operating at right angles to each other. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the crosswise direction. This knitted fabric is used for complete garments and for such specialized uses as sleeve bands, neck bands, sweater waistbands, and special types of trims for use with other knit or woven fabrics. Lightweight sweaters in rib knits provide a close, body-hugging fit.

ribbed
[Fabrics] To form vertical ridges in knitting.

ribboned
[Fabrics] Ribbon lace is made by stitching ribbon onto mesh or net fabrics. The design is usually a random pattern rather than floral.

puckered bodice
Usually associated with tube tops, it provides a scrunchy look.

ramie
[Fabrics] A bast fiber, similar to flax, taken from the stalk of a plant grown in China.

rayon
[Fabrics] A manufactured fiber composed of regenerated cellulose, derived from wood pulp, cotton linters, or other vegetable matter.

re-embroidered
[Fabrics] To outline a design (as on lace) with embroidery stitching.

rhinestoned
[Fabrics] To attach a colorless imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz.

princess seams
Seams that can be found in the front or the back of a garment that create a form -fitting shape.

puff sleeve/pouf sleeve
A full sleeve of varying lengths, created by generous gathering around the armhole.

push -up jeans
Spandex in the jeans helps to lift and shape your rear.

polyester
[Fabrics] A manufactured fiber which has high strength, excellent resiliency, and high abrasion resistance. Low absorbency allows the fiber to dry quickly.

pointelle
[Fabrics] Very feminine, delicate-looking, rib-knit fabric made with a pattern of openings.

point collar
A collar with ties used to attach women's sleeves to their gowns.

picot
[Fabrics] A row of woven loops along the selvage of fabric or lace.

pieced
A look created by sewing several pieces of material together to form the garment, much like a quilt.

placket
The piece of cloth that reinforces a split or opening in a garment; that usually also serves as the closure.

poplin
[Fabrics] A fabric made using a rib variation of the plain weave. The construction is characterized by having a slight ridge effect in one direction, usually the filling.

peasant top
Romantic style often characterized with a low neckline, ruffles, or free flowing material.

pearlized
[Fabrics] Given a pearlescent surface or finish.

pinafore
Originally used to protect dresses from dirt, it was adopted as a fashion piece and worn as a sleeveless dress or over a blouse.

overskirt
A skirt worn over another skirt.

peek -a -boo
Any part of the garment which has been cut out to reveal skin.

petticoat
An underskirt usually a little shorter than outer clothing and often made with a ruffled, pleated, or lace edge.

peau satin
[Fabrics] A heavy twill weave drapeable satin fabric, made of silk or a manufactured fiber, and used for bridal gowns and evening wear.

organza
[Fabrics] A crisp, sheer, lightweight plain-weave fabric, with a medium to high yarn count, made of silk, rayon, nylon, or polyester. The fabric is used primarily in evening and wedding apparel for women.

ottoman
[Fabrics] A tightly woven, plain-weave, ribbed fabric with a hard, slightly lustered surface. The ribbed effect is created by weaving a finer silk or manufactured warp yarn with a heavier filler yarn, usually made of cotton, wool, or waste yarn. In the construction, the heavier filler yarn is completely covered by the warp yarn, thus creating the ribbed effect.

notched collar
A two -piece collar that can be only worn open.

nylon
[Fabrics] The first completely synthetic fiber developed. Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility.

off -the -shoulder neck
A neckline that lies gently hovering across the top of the bustline with the shoulders uncovered or able to be seen through the sheer yoke of net or organza attached to a high collar.

micro fiber
[Fabrics] Generic term for any synthetic fiber finer than silk. Fabrics made with micro fibers are soft, lightweight, breathable and durable.

natural waist
A seam or waistband that secures or falls at the natural curve of the body, which is the indentation between the hips and the ribcage.

net
[Fabrics] An open fabric, which is created by connecting the intersections in a woven, knitted, or crocheted construction to form a mesh-like appearance that won't ravel.

maillot
A woman's one -piece bathing suit.

marabou
[Fabrics] A thrown silk usually dyed in the gum or a fabric made of this silk.

matte
[Fabrics] Lacks luster or gloss and has a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights.

mermaid
This skirt hugs the body until it reaches the knees or just below and then ends in a dramatic flare.

mesh
[Fabrics] A type of fabric characterized by its net-like open appearance, and the spaces between the yarns. Mesh is available in a variety of constructions including wovens, knits, laces, or crocheted fabrics.

lycra
[Fabrics] A DuPont trademark for its spandex fiber. Any time you see this fiber listed on a label, expect comfort, movement, and shape retention that won't wash away.

mandarin collar
A short, stand -up collar, adopted from the close -fitting Asian collar.

leg -of -mutton sleeve
(Also known as a gigot sleeve) a loose, full sleeve, rounded from the shoulder to just below the elbow, then shaped to the arm, often ending in a point at the wrist.

leather
[Fabrics] Animal skin dressed for use in clothing.

leatherette
[Fabrics] Simulated leather.

linen
[Fabrics] A fabric made from linen fibers obtained from inside the woody stem of the flax plant. Linen fibers are much stronger and more lustrous than cotton. Linen fabrics are very cool and absorbent, but wrinkle very easily, unless blended with manufactured fibers.

lame like glotique
[Fabrics] A woven fabric using flat silver or gold metal threads to create either the design or the background in the fabric.

lace
[Fabrics] An ornamental braid for trimming.

knit
[Fabrics] Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction. Some knits have their yarns running along the length of the fabric, while others have their yarns running across the width of the fabric. Knit fabrics are held together by looping the yarns around each other. Knitting creates ridges in the resulting fabric. Wales are the ridges that run lengthwise in the fabric; courses run crosswise.

lawn
[Fabrics] A light, fine cloth made using carded or combed, linen or cotton yarns. The fabric has a crease-resistant, crisp finish.

kangaroo pocket
A pocket formed by sewing a piece of cloth over the garment leaving two open ends.

keyhole neck
A tear shaped or round cutout that fastens at the front or back neckline.

kimono
A long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash.