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2. Thinsulate - Wikipedia

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   Thinsulate fibers are about 15 micrometres (0.00059 in) in diameter, [8] which is thinner than the polyester fibers normally used in insulation for clothing such as gloves or winter jackets. Advertising material suggests that Thinsulate is more effective due to the increased density of fibers with decreased size of fibers compared with more ...

3. Knit cap - Wikipedia

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   Historically made of wool, [1] it is now often made of synthetic fibers. Found all over the world where the climate demands warm clothing, knit caps are known by a variety of local names. In American English, this type of hat is known as a beanie or a watch cap, while in Canadian English, a knit cap is known as a toque, or tuque (pronounced / t ...

4. Mitten - Wikipedia

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   Humans have likely used mittens for millennia, but wool and other materials used to construct clothing biodegrade quickly, which limits the amount of extant relics. From Ancient Egypt several depictions of mittens survive, [4] and some gloves found at Egyptian pyramids have been described as resembling mittens, with the collection of egyptologist Robert Hay supposedly having contained a "linen ...

5. Beanie (seamed cap) - Wikipedia

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   According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the etymology is uncertain, but probably derives from the slang term "bean", meaning "head".In New Zealand and Australia, the term "beanie" is normally applied to a knit cap known as a toque in Canada and parts of the US, but also may apply to the kind of skull cap historically worn by surf lifesavers [1] and still worn during surf sports. [2]

6. List of types of fur - Wikipedia

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   Their fur is soft and silkier than American martens and is mostly used for jackets, scarfs, and hats and gloves. [43] Crown sable (also known as Russian or Imperial sable) was the finest and most expensive quality of sable. [44] Sables have been a status symbol throughout history, with the Russian nobility coveting their skins.

7. Morning dress - Wikipedia

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   a top hat, either classic silk plush, or a modern Melusine fur (replacement for silk plush, as it is no longer in mainstream manufacture). Alternatively, a top hat made of fur felt or wool felt, is another common option. gloves of suede, chamois, or kid leather; the most traditional colour is lemon or grey; grey or white spats; a cane or umbrella