A fabric dyed in gradation of a single color, from light to dark. From the French word for "shaded," ombré is most commonly used to describe a plaid, especially popular in men's shirts from the 1950s, in which the interiors of the squares are lighter than the exteriors, creating a soft and subtle pattern.

A lightweight, sheer, stiff fabric, usually made of cotton, and typically used for collars, cuffs, aprons and interfacing.

Organically grown cotton uses crop rotation, beneficial insects, compost and other farming methods in place of chemical fertilizers and intensive farming techniques.

A heavy, tightly woven, lustrous fabric with a distinct rib, usually made of silk, cotton, wool or synthetic fibers. Ottoman, originally developed in Turkey, is used for coats, evening wear, trimmings and upholstery.

A typically baggy pant with a bib top affixed by suspender straps that cross in the back and come to the front over the shoulders. Originally used over an entire outfit of clothing, overalls were garments that in blue denim were worn by farmers, in natural or white canvas by house painters and carpenters, and in striped fabrics by railroad workers. The style entered the mainstream in the late 1960s and has ever since remained a casual look reflecting utilitarian style.

A shirting fabric made of soft, combed cotton yarns in a modified plain or basket weave.