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A waffle weave is characterized by recessed squares in the fabric which creates a surface effect that is similar to a waffle. This weave is common in garments where warmth is of prime importance. A waffle weave is also called a honeycomb weave.
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Waistband linings are trimmings which are on the inside of dress trousers. The lining is mainly used to keep the seams from fraying and irritating the wearer. In some pants, the waistband lining has a gripping material attached to it in order to keep a tucked-in dress shirt from easily coming out of the pants.
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Waistband side tabs are small tabs of fabric attached to the waistband of pants on either side. They may be decorative or may be adjustable to tighten the waist. Waistband side tabs may use button, snap or touch-fastened strips.
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The warp is a series of yarns extended vertically in a loom and crossed by the weft. The warp can be used to create colored patterns in the cloth. These patterns can be made by dyeing the warp or weft or dyeing the entire cloth after weaving.
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An automatic watch is a type of mechanical watch with an automatic rewind. The wearer’s arm movements cause the rotating part that rewinds the mainspring of the watch to move. An automatic watch is also known as a self-winding watch, which needs no battery. Automatic watches are highly prized due to Old World craftsmanship and skills needed to produce that type of movement.
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A mechanical watch is a watch in which the working mechanism is stored by a mainspring. Rewinding can be done by turning the crown by hand or automatically with a mechanism inside the watch casing. A mechanical watch does not need a battery. Mechanical watches are highly prized because of Old World craftsmanship and skills needed to produce that type of movement.
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An electronic watch is a watch that uses a paper-thin piece of quartz crystal as a timekeeping device. A relatively new invention in the watch industry (as related to the hundred-year tradition of Swiss mechanical watches), quartz or electronic watches can have an analog or digital face and may have many additional features such as luminescence or water resistance.
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The transparent covering that protects the face of a watch. Most watch crystals are made of mineral glass or sapphire crystal, although some watch crystals may be made of plastic.
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Weft is a filling thread or yarn that runs horizontally in weaving.
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The welt of a shoe is the portion that binds the upper to the midsole and outsole. There are several varieties of shoe welt. Some welts incorporate a strip of leather or other material that is stitched along with the upper to create a reinforced attachment point. Some welts, such as the Goodyear welt, allow shoes to be easily resoled.
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A specific type of fly fishing lure. A wet fly is designed to imitate an insect that is usually found underneath the surface of the water. Wet flies are made of materials that allow them to sink beneath the surface.
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Whipcord is a flecked twill woolen fabric that has diagonal ribs which stand out to create almost a rolled effect. Whipcord derives its name from the plaited design which looks like the lash of a whip.
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Wind Pro® is a fabric made by Polartec®. The fabric can be worn as a midlayer or outer layer. Wind Pro® is made with microfibers and a very tight knit, making it four to five times more wind resistant than traditional fleece while maintaining 85% of its breathability.
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Windbloc® is a fabric made by Polartec® made for extreme conditions. Windbloc® fabric blocks 100% of the wind, keeping the body warm in colder climates. When wind is not blocked, the cushion of warm air next to the skin is filled with cold air, chilling the body. Windbloc® is especially useful in windy areas.
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A windowpane is a checkered pattern that is characterized by vertical and horizontal lines that intersect to form a windowpane design, thus the name. The windowpane is the height of English style and is common in men’s and women’s dress shirts, pants and suits.
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A Windsor collar is an attached or separate collar whose points are less open than a cutaway but more spread than a semi-spread collar. The Windsor collar was purportedly named for its first wearer, the Duke of Windsor.
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Developed by W.L. Gore & Associates, Windstopper® is a high-performance, windproof and breathable membrane technology. Windstopper® can be bonded to a variety of fabrics, including technical fleece and soft shell materials, creating extremely functional garments that are ideal for a range of outdoor sports.
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Windstopper® N2S, short for Windstopper® next-to-skin technology, is made to be worn without an inner layer. It combines the legendary windproof and breathable comfort of Windstopper® fabric with the dryness of a highly effective moisture-management layer. The combination eliminates the need for separate wicking and wind-blocking layers, providing versatility and convenience. The resulting N2S technology provides comfort and lightweight warmth without requiring extra layers.
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A wingtip is the curved toe cap of a shoe, decorated with perforations and stitching. The wingtip was named after the spread wings of a bird, pointed at the center and extending toward the rear. The familiar stitching of a wingtip was traditionally only seen on men’s shoes, but in recent decades it has been seen on women’s shoes as well.
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In order to create a smoother, better-quality yarn, wool is put through a special carding process that removes the shorter, more brittle fibers. The resulting worsted wool is then spun. Worsted yarn produces fabric that is smoother and holds a better shape than non-worsted wool. For this reason, worsted wool is frequently used to make men’s trousers, slacks, suits and sport jackets.