Queenie
Queenie
Low version of a stiletto.
Racerback
Racerback
Racerback when the straps of a dress shirt or the back between the shoulder blades come together.
Raglan
Raglan
The seam sleeve portion and shoulder connects with the front and / or back. You will see at the top of the shoulder seam no. The sleeve seam runs through the neckline.
Rayon
Rayon
Rayon is the popular name for rayon, now usually called the modern name viscose. It is an artificial fiber prepared on the basis of a natural raw material, cellulose, for example, is extracted from wood pulp. Viscose wears as comfortable as cotton and the fabric is softer and more supple and silky feel. To that latter characteristic, the fiber was known as 'rayon'. However, there are significant drawbacks. In the wet state halves the mechanical strength of the fiber and, therefore, should not be rayon by rubbing or brushing to be washed and also not be wrung out. The fiber is also very color sensitive and therefore is no longer used it in pure form. Through breeding, special weaving techniques and, in particular, by mixing et synthetic fibers, such as polyester, one is succeeded over time to improve the properties drastically. Completely wrinkle-free fabrics are where a significant percentage of viscose is processed, however, never.
Reticule
Reticule
Precursor to the handbag.
Corduroy
Ribfluweel
A weft pile fabric having a longitudinal rib effect. The number of robbers or Wales' per cm given the name of the corduroy or cord, such babyroy, tinneroy, wide wale corduroy.
Rolled edge
Rolzoom
A hem the raw edge is rolled and stitched or not securely put visible.
Round neckline
Ronde hals
A line marking neck wherein the neck opening is connected in the garment around the neck.