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

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tank - a top similar to an undershirt with narrow straps, a U neck and deep armholes.

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

trumpet sleeve -long sleeve that flares at the end like a trumpet.

tumbled leather - soft leather with a slightly pebbled grain.

tunic - a simple slip-on top that usually falls below the hips or longer.

turtleneck - a high, close-fitting, turnover collar used especially for sweaters and knit tops.

tweed - a coarse wool or synthetic fabric used chiefly for casual suits and coats.

twill - a basic weave characterized by diagonal wales on the face.

twinset - a cardigan sweater over a matching sleeveless or short-sleeve sweater.

velcro - trademark for a closing consisting of a tape woven with minute nylon hooks that mesh with loops on an opposite tape. First used by astronauts.

velour - soft velvety thick pile fabric made of various fibers and yarns. Used primarily for coats, warm-up suits, knit shirts and dresses.

velvet - fabric made of various fibers in different weights woven with an extra yarn in the warp. This fabric is cut and brushed to form a soft, luxurious pile.

velveteen - cut-pile fabric made with an extra filling yarn, used primarily for dresses, suits and sportswear.

voile - a lightweight, open-weave fabric made from wool, silk, cotton, or rayon; soft, used especially for women's summer clothing.

welt - pocket that has a folded strip of material sewn into the front portion of the pocket. The welt extends upward from the seam.

wing collar - collar with projections that cover shoulder seams of bodices and doublets

yarn-dyed - yarn that has been dyed prior to the weaving or knitting of the garment, yarn-dyed garments hold their colour after repeated cleaning.