Underwear Definition–noun | clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes. |
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factories and mills producing outerwear, underwear, headwear, footwear, belts, purses, luggage, gloves, scarfs, ties, and household soft goods such as drapes, linens, and slipcovers. The same raw ...
chiffon
in textiles, lightweight, sheer fabric of plain weave, usually of silk or one of the synthetic fibres. Although delicate in appearance, it is a relatively strong, balanced fabric and can be dyed or ...
plain stitch
basic knitting stitch in which each loop is drawn through other loops to the right side of the fabric. The loops form vertical rows, or wales, on the fabric face, giving it a sheen, and crosswise ...
bloomers
lower part of a "rational dress" for women advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer (q.v.) in 1850. The entire costume consisted of a short jacket, a skirt extending below the knee, and the bloomers, or ...
vulvitis
inflammation and infection of the vulva-the external genitalia of the female. The external organs of the vulva include the labia majora and minora (folds of skin), the clitoris, and the vestibular ...
clothing and footwear industry
Quality is measured in three characteristics-durability, utility, and emotional appeal-with respect to the raw materials used, the product design, and the construction of the product.cambric
lightweight, closely woven, plain cotton cloth first made in Cambrai, France, and originally a fine linen fabric. Printed cambric was used in London by 1595 for bands, cuffs, and ruffs. Modern ...
Mataro
port city, Barcelona provincia (province), in the comunidad autonoma (autonomous community) of Catalonia, northeastern Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. The city originated as the Roman Iluro and is ...
clothing and footwear industry
Raw materials used for apparel and allied products may be classified according to construction. Strand construction converts yarns into woven, knitted, and braided fabrics. Matted construction ...
Sara Lee Corporation
major American producer of frozen baked goods, fresh and processed meats, coffee, hosiery and knitwear, and household and shoe-care products. It is headquartered in Chicago. |
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