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Waffle weave
A fabric characterized by recessed squares, for a surface effect that resembles a waffle. Waffle weave knits are commonly used in long johns and other garments in which warmth is of prime importance. Also called a honeycomb weave
Waistband
A strip of fabric, usually enforced with interfacing, that is seamed to the waistline to secure the garment during wear
Waistline
A tailoring term usually describing the line that encircles the narrowest part of the waist, but sometimes describing a line above or below this point that is arbitrarily designated according to the silhouette that is popular at the time
Wale
One of a series of vertical rows or ridges in a fabric that can vary in width. Pinwale is the thinnest and wide wale is the thickest
Waterproof
A term used to describe a garment or accessory that is made of a fabric that cannot be penetrated by water
Water-resistant
A term used to describe a garment or accessory that is made of a fabric that is treated to repel water and dry easily
Windowpane
A fabric pattern characterized by continuous vertical and horizontal lines that intersect to form boxes evocative of a windowpane.
Wraparound
A term used to describe a garment that wraps about the body to fit its shape
Wrinkle-resistant
A term used to describe a fabric (or garment made from that fabric) that resists creasing. Fabrics made of natural fibers are usually not wrinkle resistant unless they are treated or flat.
Cotton for Fitness
What is the fabric that takes away the moisture from your clothing when you sweat out at the gym? The answer is predictable. Cotton, of course. Cotton is a great compliment for fitness regimes too. And though professional workout clothes are made of special fabrics, the basis is usually cotton ...
Celebrity Byte
“It is what one might call a ‘forever fabric’, since it can be used in upholstery, in every combination of colour or texture…”Dia Mirza, Actor, at ‘Vote for Cotton’ event, June 3, 2009, New Indian Express. “India has a very strong cotton heritage and we feel it’s importan ...
Cotton get-aways
Budget-Friendly Family-Fun TipsHaving a great time is not about an expensive vacation in an exotic locale. Some of the most delightful memories can be made right in your backyard, on the beach or a brisk walk from your house.All you need is a great sense of adventure, a cotton-crazy imagination, and ...
Cotton from Plant to Cloth
Cotton is a natural fiber taken from the cotton plant. Cotton plants are perennial plants grown as annuals of the genus cotton [gossypium], a close relative of the hollyhock family that has beautiful flower blooms. Seedlings emerge from the soil within one to two weeks after planting. In about four ...