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plissé, plisse – Fabric with a puckered surface. French word meaning gathered, folded, pleated. Also, a textile finish of permanently puckered designs formed by treating with a sodium hydroxide solution.
point collar – A collar with ties used to attach women's sleeves to their gowns.
pointelle – An open-hole stitch usually in the shape of a "V", flower or diamond.
polo dress – A long or knee-length sheath designed as an extension of the classic, cotton knit polo shirt.
polyester – A wrinkle-resistant fabric made from synthetic resin.
poncho – Straight piece of fabric, usually waterproof, with an opening in the center for the head. Originally a Latin American garment in colorful woven fabrics that is used as outerwear.
pongee – Thin soft fabric of Chinese origin woven from raw silk; also, there's an imitation of this fabric in cotton or a synthetic fiber (as of polyester or rayon).
pont knit – A tight-knit weave that's soft with just enough stretch for comfort.
poplin – A finely ribbed fabric, usually made of cotton.
princess seams – Seams that can be found in the front or the back of a garment that create a figure-flattering, form-fitting shape.
pucker knit – A plissé fabric with a crinkled or puckered effect; usually some spandex is required to create this textured, stretchy surface.
puckered bodice – Usually associated with tube tops, it provides a scrunchy look.
puff sleeve – A full sleeve of varying lengths, created by generous gathering around the armhole.
purl stitch – Knitting stitch employed to create a ribbed effect.
push-up jeans – Spandex in the jeans helps to lift and shape your rear.
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