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Some down jackets will be Durable Water Repellant (DWR) which indicates that it can withstand a light drizzle of water for about an hour before it soaks into the jacket. Some jackets use hydrophobic down (i.e., down coated with hydrophobic material) to delay the absorption of water into the jacket. [2]
Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both inner and outer surfaces via a two-up, two-down weave. [1] The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, greatcoats, and trench coats. Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. French serge is a softer, finer variety.
Textile finishing machinery, Red Bridge Mills, Ainsworth, 1983 In textile manufacturing, finishing refers to the processes that convert the woven or knitted cloth into a usable material and more specifically to any process performed after dyeing the yarn or fabric to improve the look, performance, or "hand" (feel) of the finish textile or clothing.
This V-neck number's ribbed knit top and high-waisted pants complete its casual-chic, vaguely retro vibe, and you'll be psyched to combine the pieces with other chillax-time all-stars in your ...
The holiday shopping season has returned, and so has the potential for scams. The FBI warns shoppers to "always" be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially as you begin to scope ...
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn has announced that she will make her World Cup return at St Moritz, Switzerland next weekend.. In a video posted by her sponsor, Red Bull, on Friday, the 40-year-old Vonn ...
The most recognizable part of the uniform is the standardized field jacket. It was longer than the M-1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs, had a detachable hood, drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. It was colored olive drab shade no. 7 (OD7), a darker and greener shade than the previous field jacket. [1]
David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham stepped out for a special occasion at Buckingham Palace for a state banquet honoring the Amir of Qatar.. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the fashion designer, 50 ...