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Waist
Cincher |
Originally, a form fitting garment worn around the waist to help control and
smooth your mid-section which often included garter straps to hold up
stockings. However, waist cinchers have become a trendy clothing
fashion and come in many styles, colors and fabrics. |
Waistnipper, Waist Nipper, Waist Shaper |
Originally, waist nippers offer firm control of the waist and
stomach. Waist
nippers, sometimes called waist cinchers, are boned garments that start
under the bust and goes down to the waist or over the hips. It
often laces up the back and the front may lace up, zip, buckle, or
have a hook and eye closure and it worn under, over, or as clothing.
As a foundation garment or shape wear, it is perfect for creating an hourglass figure under tight fitting clothing. |
Walking Sheer,
Business Sheer,
Day sheer |
All these terms are for stockings knit out of nylon
greater than 15 Denier for a more durable wear while maintaining a near
ultra sheer appearance. Normally 30-denier nylon thread is used in these
stockings. |
Welt |
The top portion of the stocking, were the garter is to be
attached. This area is made with a heavier gauge of nylon, doubled over
and finished closed. |
Wet
Look |
Term
used to describe a fabric, usually Lycra or a Lycra blend with a smooth,
extremely shiny surface. |
Wicking |
A
fabric's ability to pull moisture away from the skin, allowing it to
evaporate in order to keep the person cool and dry. |
Wide
Away, Wide-Away |
A bra style with widely spaced shoulder straps to accommodate a
boat neck or wide squared neckline. |
Wings |
Side
panels of a bra typically found in the larger or plus size cups that
provide support in the bust area and under the arms. |
Wool |
Fiber
or fabric made from the fleece of sheep or lamb. Wool also refers to all
animal hair fibers, including the hair of the Cashmere or Angora goat or
the specialty hair fibers of the camel, alpaca, llama or vicuna. |
Woven
Fabric |
Fabrics composed of two sets of yarns. One set of yarns, the warp, runs
along the length of the fabric. The other set of yarns, the fill or
weft, is perpendicular to the warp. Weaving the warp and the fill yarns
over and under holds woven fabrics together. |
Wrap
Around Elastic Band |
In a
bra with a wrap-around elastic band, the frame has an elastic band
running completely around the bra, keeping it in place. It's commonly
used in sports bras. |
Wristlet |
A
decorative, elastic band worn around the wrists. |