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wedding-band collar – A collar featuring a yoke that is either open or of sheer net with an ornate band fitting snugly on the neck, creating a choker effect.
welt – Pocket that has a folded strip of material sewn into the front portion of the pocket. The welt extends upward from the seam.
wetcleaning – A professional cleaning technique that uses specially formulated detergents, sizings, conditioners and water. Specialized machines are used that can be programmed to control such variables as mechanical action, water levels, drying temperature, moisture levels in the dryer and water and detergent volume.
wickability – The ability of a fiber or a fabric to disperse moisture and allow it to pass through to the surface of the fabric.
wide legs – Pants or jeans that are cut extra full through the legs.
wing collar – A collar with projections that cover shoulder seams of bodices and doublets.
wrap top/surplice top – A bodice created by the cross-wrapping of fabric; may be in front or back, and associated with a high or low neckline.
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