Monday, March 27, 2006

Wearables Glossary

<bold>Cotton: </bold> Soft vegetable fiber obtained from the seedpod
of the cotton plant and one of the major fashion fibers in the textile
industry. The longer the fiber, the better the quality. Lengths vary
from less than one-half inch to more than two inches. Cotton is
currently grown in 19 states and is a major crop in 14 states.

<bold>Combed Cotton:</bold> Cotton that has been combed to remove
short fibers and straighten long fibers for a smooth, finer hand.

<bold>Cool Knit:</bold> A pique variation with a defined surface
texture resembling a "waffle" pattern.

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