V
V-neck/V-back – An open yoke coming to a "V" shape midway down the bodice.
variegated – Having streaks, marks or patches of different colors; distinguished or characterized by a variety of different colors.
Velcro – Trademark for a closing consisting of a tape woven with minute nylon hooks that mesh with loops on an opposite tape. First used by astronauts.
velour – Soft velvety thick pile fabric made of various fibers and yarns. Used primarily for coats, warm-up suits, knit shirts and dresses.
velvet – Fabric made of various fibers in different weights woven with an extra yarn in the warp. This fabric is cut and brushed to form a soft, luxurious pile.
velveteen – Cut-pile fabric made with an extra filling yarn, used primarily for dresses, suits and sportswear.
vicuna – Finest, softest and weakest of the natural specialty fibers. Offers fine scales, which result in smooth hand and high luster. It is also the rarest and most costly because the vicuna is not a domesticated animal and must be hunted.
voile – A lightweight, open-weave fabric made from wool, silk, cotton or rayon; soft, used especially for women's summer clothing.
< Back
© Copyright 1999-2010 Meurice Garment Care, New York Dry Cleaners
