Sheer

Transparent, lightweight fabrics of different constructions and yarns, especially thoseof silk and manufactured fibers. Examples are chiffons, some crepes, georgette, and voile.

sheer

Boat; General boating

Fore-and-aft curvature of a ship from bow to stern.

sheer

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Upper edge of hull exterior at the intersection with the deck.

sheer

Transportation; Boats & ships

Line of the deck or gunwale from bow to stern as viewed from outside the boat.

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 ...

lamé

Textiles; Fabric

Pronouced "lamay", lame is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns.

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.