Precise definitions for fashion dress codes, textile properties (breathability, moisture regain, CLO, GSM), climate classifications, and care labels — all sourced from ISO standards, NOAA/WMO data, and published textile science.
Machine washing is safe for most cotton, polyester, nylon, linen, and synthetic…
Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents (typically perchloroethylene or newer altern…
Hand washing uses gentle agitation in cool water with mild detergent. Recommende…
Iron temperature varies by fibre: Low (110°C): silk, wool, synthetic blends — st…
The Köppen climate classification system (Wladimir Köppen, 1884) divides Earth's…
Tropical climates (Köppen Group A) are characterised by year-round warmth (month…
Temperate climates (Köppen C and D groups) have warm summers and cool winters wi…
Relative humidity (RH%) measures water vapour saturation in air at a given tempe…
Layering is the practice of wearing multiple garments to create a temperature-re…
The base layer sits directly against the skin. Its primary function is moisture…
A capsule wardrobe is a curated set of versatile, interchangeable garments that…
Black tie is a semi-formal Western dress code for evening events. Men wear a tux…
White tie is the most formal Western dress code, reserved for state banquets, ro…
Business formal (also power dressing) applies to corporate environments, law fir…
Business casual sits between formal and casual — the default in most tech, media…
Smart casual occupies a broad middle ground — dressed-up casual without formalit…
Cocktail attire originated in 1920s American social culture for semi-formal even…
Resort wear (also resort casual) is designed for tropical or beach destinations:…
A sub-category bridging smart-casual and outdoor performance, common in garden p…
Textile sustainability covers environmental impact across the fibre lifecycle: r…
Vegan fashion excludes all animal-derived materials: wool, silk, cashmere, alpac…
Deadstock fabrics are overrun or unsold bolts from mills, fashion brands, or tex…
Breathability measures a fabric's ability to allow moisture vapour and air to pa…
Moisture regain is the percentage of water a bone-dry fibre absorbs from standar…
Wrinkle recovery measures a fabric's ability to return to its original shape aft…
GSM measures fabric weight per square metre. Lightweight fabrics run 50-150 gsm…
The CLO is the thermal resistance unit for clothing insulation, standardised in…
Moisture wicking describes a fabric's active transport of liquid sweat away from…
Formality fit describes how well a fabric's visual and tactile properties match…
Packability measures how well a fabric rolls, folds, and recovers from compressi…
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rates how effectively a fabric blocks UV rad…
Natural fibres come from plants (cellulosic: cotton, linen, hemp, ramie) or anim…
Synthetic fibres are petroleum-derived polymers: polyester, nylon, acrylic, poly…
Recycled fibres are made from post-consumer or post-industrial waste: PET bottle…
Regenerated fibres are made from natural cellulose (wood pulp, bamboo) processed…
Performance fabrics are engineered for specific functional outcomes: moisture wi…