Glossary

Lined Cup refers to a type of bra with a Lining in the cup. This Lining gives additional support and . . . Read More

Molded Bra refers to a type of bra that has cups that are machine molded. Molded Bra cups are shaped . . . Read More

Taffera refers to a crisp, lustrous silk or silk-type, medium-weight, plain-weave fabric with a slight . . . Read More

Matelasse refers to a dobby or Jacquard cotton fabric. The pattern stands out to give a quilted look . . . Read More

Mercerized Cotton refers to a type of cotton in which a wet finishing process swells the yarns of the . . . Read More

Wale refers to s the long grooves that give the garment its texture. One of a series of vertical rows . . . Read More

Weft refers to the horizontal threads in a woven fabric which is also referred to as "picks". Weft refers . . . Read More

Godet refers to a piece or a panel of fabric, which is inserted and sewn into a skirt, dress, or sleeve . . . Read More

Train refers to the part of a gown which trails behind the wearer. The types and styles of train are: . . . Read More

Epaulet refers to an ornamental strip of fabric on the shoulder. These can range from a simple piece . . . Read More