Lamé

The electrically conductive jacket worn by Foil and Sabre fencers. In foil, the lamé extends on the torso from the shoulders to the groin area. It also covers the back. In sabre, ...

Lamé function

Earth science; Mapping science

A solution, in ellipsoidal coordinates, of Laplace's equation. Lamé functions are particularly useful for representing the gravitational potential of ellipsoidal bodies.

viscose

Textiles; Fabric

A man made synthetic fiber, typically referred to as rayon. Viscose has a silken, smooth feel and a terrific drape, and is often used for linings and bridal garments.

voile

Textiles; Fabric

Usually made with cylindrical combed yarns, this plain, loosely woven fabric has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, ...

warp

Textiles; Fabric

The vertical threads in a particular fabric or on a loom.

interfacing & interlining

Textiles; Fabric

The fabric used between the inner and outer layers of a garment to enhance warmth, strength or shape. Interfacing fabrics come in fusible (pre-treated with glue and attached to ...

panné velvet

Textiles; Fabric

A highly lustrous, lightweight fabric, in which the pile is higher than velvet, but shorter than plush, and has been flattened. Has good stretch across the grain.