Glossary

Deutsch: Arbeitsjacke / Español: Chaqueta de trabajo / Português: Jaqueta de trabalho / Français: Veste de travail / Italiano: Giacca da lavoro

A working jacket is a functional garment designed to provide protection, durability, and practicality in professional or labor-intensive environments. Unlike fashion-oriented outerwear, it prioritizes utility, often incorporating reinforced materials, weather resistance, and ergonomic features to support physical tasks. Working jackets serve as a critical component of occupational safety and workwear, bridging the gap between industrial requirements and everyday wear.

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Deutsch: Arbeitskleidung / Español: Ropa de trabajo / Português: Roupa de trabalho / Français: Vêtements de travail / Italiano: Abbigliamento da lavoro

Workwear refers to clothing designed specifically for work, especially in industries requiring durable and functional garments. In the fashion context, workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a significant style influence.

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Deutsch: Kammgarn / Español: Worst / Português: Penteado / Français: Filé / Italiano: Pettinato /

Worsted refers to a carded, combed, tightly and firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length that produces crisp, smooth woolens. Cloth produced from this yarn has a hard, smooth surface and no nap, like corduroy or velvet.

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Wrap Top refers to a Bodice created by the cross-wrapping of fabric. The wrap may be in front or back, and can have either a high or low neckline..

Wrap Top is also called a Surpli

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Wraparound refers to a term that is used to describe a garment that wraps about the body to fit its shape..

Wraparound can also describe eyewear that follows the round contours of

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- Wreath (Headpiece) : Wreath refers to a circular head ornament decorated with foliage and/or flowers and served as an early type of crown. Julius Ceasar is often depicted with a wreat made of laurel leaves

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Wrinkle-Free is a term used to described an Item of Clothing that is not wrinkled even with washing so it does not require an ironing.

It is a term used in textile mabufacturing

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Deutsch: Handgelenktasche / Español: Muñequera / Português: Pulseira / Français: Bracelet / Italiano: Bracciale

A wristlet in Fashion is a small, compact bag or pouch designed to be worn around the wrist. Often equipped with a strap or a loop, it combines functionality with style, allowing the wearer to carry essentials like cash, cards, and a phone without the need for a larger bag. Wristlets are Popular for their convenience, especially in casual or Semi-Formal settings.

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