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klever kloggs fashion glossary

a comprehensive a to z of phrases commonly used in the fashion industry

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fine-gauge knit - a smooth sweater knit garment that has little or no texture.

flare pants - pants that flare at the hem. Also called bell-bottoms. 

flat-front pants - straight pants, often seamless and pocketless.

fleece - wool or synthetic fabric with an extremely soft napped finish.

floating underwire - the floating underwire has a sleek appearance and easy fit while providing more support for average to full-busted women.

flood pants - pants cut at, or just above, the ankle.

florentine neck - a wide, square-cut neckline extending to the shoulders.

form-fitting/slim-fit - straight from waist to ankle except for a slight curve around the hip.

french terry - a woven fabric, usually cotton, with loop pile on one or both sides.

gabardine - a sturdy, durable, lightweight twill fabric of cotton, wool or rayon. 

gathering - a technique that creates fullness by tightening threads in a row of stitching.

gaucho - wide-legged pants or divided skirt reaching mid-calf. 

georgette - characterized by its crispness, body and outstanding durability, georgette is a sheer fabric of silk or synthetic material with a dull, slightly crinkled surface. 

godet - a triangular piece of fabric sewn in to a skirt or sleeve for extra fullness. 

grommet - an eyelet that is reinforced with metal or plastic; used as a durable closure or decoration. 

guipure lace - tape lace in large, dramatic patterns executed on coarse mesh.

halter top - a sleeveless bodice with a high choke or wrap-neck that is usually backless.

handkerchief style - the hem of a blouse or skirt that is gently jagged to form flowing points. 

hemstitching - decorative border in which some threads have been removed and some bundled to create an evenly spaced openwork.

high-low hem - a hemline higher in the front or on one side for a dramatic flounce effect. 

hip-huggers - low-slung pants, skirt or belt worn below the natural waist, creating the impression of a longer, leaner torso.

horseshoe neck - a deep scoop neck resembling the shape of a horseshoe.

inseam - the inside seam of a pant leg.

inverted pleat - reversed box pleat with folds meeting at the top of the pleat.

jacquard - a raised design or pattern woven into a fabric as opposed to being printed on the fabric.

jewel neck - a high round neckline resting simply at the base of the neck. 

kabuki-style - a full-cut, dramatic top with dolman-style sleeves and a collarless square or boat neckline.

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

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

laser-cut design - a modern technique for cutting openwork patterns into fabric or leather using laser-equipped computerized equipment.

leather - the dressed or tanned hide of an animal. Any of various articles or parts made of leather. It is protective, comfortable, and it breathes. 

leg-of-mutton 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. 

lettuce edge - a thin ruffle at neckline, cuff or hem.

linen - fabric that is cooler, stronger and more absorbent than cotton; woven from threads made from the flax plant.

madras - Shirting fabric woven in structured patterns; usually in fine cotton.

maillot - (pronounced "my-yo"). a one piece swimsuit with sewn-on straps and scoop, squared or sweetheart neckline; designed to flatter most figure-types.

mandarin collar - a short, band collar, adopted from the close-fitting Asian collar.

matte jersey - fine-knitted fabric with a flat finish.

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

merrow stitching - the type and name of machine to stitch overlock edges of emblems.

microfiber - a silky synthetic material, usually woven polyester.

microfleece - a polyester fleece, very soft and dense, but not bulky or fluffy.

moisture-wicking - synthetic materials that have been developed specifically to channel perspiration away from the body. Used in active wear and athletic shoe linings.

moleskin - a cotton or synthetic twill fabric that has a warm, brushed hand. 

mongolian wool - long, curly woolen fibers used as a fluffy collar or trims on garments.

monokini - originally referred to ladies one piece swimsuit (briefs only) for topless bathers, today used to describe two piece swimsuits connected at the front by chain, string or fabric.

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 rib-cage.

noile - short fibers that create a slubbed effect on the surface of a fabric.

notch neck - a round neckline having a small triangular cutout in the front center. 

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

nubuck - suede that is sanded down to a skin-like smoothness and softness. 

nylon/lycra Spandex - with the combined strength of nylon and the supple elasticity of spandex, this fabric is ideal for foundation garments and shape-giving lingerie. 

off-the-shoulder neck - a neckline that lies gently hovering across the top of the bustline with the shoulders uncovered. 

ombr - shadings of a single color from light to dark; or the gradual blending of several colors as in a rainbow. 

open stitch - woven or knit fabrics that are loosely-stitched, achieving a semi-transparency.

organza - fine, sheer, lightweight, crisp fabric with a stiff feel. It crushes or musses fairly easily, but it is easily pressed. Dressy type of fabric, sometimes has a silvery sheen. 

ottoman - plain, heavy woven fabric having flat, crosswise ribs.

over-dyed denim - interesting color-on-color effect obtained by adding color dye during the washing process; the more dye added, the more intense the color.