D
decamethylcyclopentasiloxane – Aka D5. See GreenEarth.
DF-2000™ – A petroleum dry-cleaning solvent manufactured by Exxon Chemical. DF-2000™ is a synthetic hydro-treated aliphatic hydrocarbon blend (reported to be predominantly C11 – C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons) that has a flashpoint of 147°F and a specific gravity of 0.77 at 60°F. A similar product known as Eco-Solv is manufactured by Chevron. Some dry cleaners promote this as "organic" cleaning because of the presence of carbon. See organic cleaning.
diamond neck – A diamond-shaped cutout that fastens at the front or back neckline.
digestive agent – A pre-cleaning or spotting agent that is a mixture of enzymes used to digest food and albuminous-type stains.
distillation – A recycling process by which cleaning fluid is separated from non-volatile and other impurities by boiling. The used fluid is heated and vaporized, then condensed into a dry side/water mixture, which after separation yields a pure fluid, which in turn is reused. The minimal contaminants that are left behind as a residue or sludge are taken away as hazardous waste and recycled.
dolman sleeve – Cut as an extension of the bodice, the dolman sleeve is designed without a socket for the shoulder, creating a deep, wide armhole that reaches from the waist to a narrowed wrist. Also called a batwing sleeve.
double-breasted – Having one half of the front overlapping the other, and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes.
double-tee top – A layered look with one T-shirt over another.
dupioni silk – An irregular silk thread reeled from two or more entangled cocoons, producing a coarse yarn generally used in fabrics such as shantung or pongee.
drape – The hang or fall of fabric when made into a garment.
draped bodice – An extra piece of material is draped over the bustline.
dropped waist/low waist – A waistline that is sewn below the body's natural waistline.
dropped shoulders – Characterized by the shoulder/sleeve seam falling off the shoulder.
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