Glossary

Alexander Wang refers to the American fashion designer who won the 2008 CFDA Award. He has an American-Chinese family heritage, but a native Californian as he was born and raised in

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Alfred Dunner refers to the leading manufacturer of moderately-priced ladies coordinated sportswear for the fashionable, mature woman. Alfred Dunner which is located in New York, USA

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Alice Band refers to a band worn accross the front of the top of the head holding hair from the face. Named after Alice in Alice in Wonderland from Lewis Carroll's classic book Throu

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Allen B. Schwartz refers to a designer and the founder and Design Director of A.B.S.

Allen B. Schwartz began his adventure into the fashion world at the age of 16. Schwartz moved

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Deutsch: Allergien und Hautreizungen / Español: Alergias e irritación cutánea / Português: Alergias e irritação da pele / Français: Allergies et irritations cutanées / Italiano: Allergie e irritazioni cutanee

The intersection of Allergies and Skin Irritation with fashion presents a critical yet often overlooked challenge in textile and apparel design. As consumer awareness of dermatological health grows, the industry faces increasing pressure to prioritize hypoallergenic materials and sustainable production methods. This article explores the causes, mechanisms, and industry responses to skin-related adverse reactions triggered by clothing and accessories.

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Alligator Skin refers to a reptile, specifically, alligator hide with a wide, squared or boxed pattern or print. Alligator Skin is also refered to as "Crocodile Skin" or "Mock Croc" f

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Deutsch: Legierung / Español: Aleación / Português: Liga metálica / Français: Alliage / Italiano: Lega

Alloy refers to a mixture of two or more metals.

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Alpaca refers to an Alloy that is made of approximately 60\% copper, 20\% nickel and 20\% zinc, with 5 \% tin. It is often used as a substitute for silver and is found in many Mexican des

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