Name: Arturo Del Pezo

English IV

Words to describe materials and clothes vocabulary

Make a list about the vocabulary related to words to describe materials and
clothes, you have to write a definition, a sentence and add a picture about it.

Informal

Used about the type of clothes that you wear at home or to relax.

Sentence:

In Andrea's birthday invitation he said that we had to wear informal clothes.

One-piece

Consisting of one piece of clothing, or made from one piece of material, rather than separate
parts.

Sentence:

When I was waiting for the bus, I ran into a girl who was wearing a one-piece outfit that combined
perfectly with her shoes.
Oversized

Used about clothes that are designed to look large.

Sentence: The use of oversized clothing is very common in people who like Rap, a musical genre
that, despite the years, does not go out of style.

Raglan

Used about a piece of clothing with raglan sleeves.

Sentence: Adidas launched a line of clothing with raglan on the market, a beautiful combination
between black and white for those who like that brand of clothing.
Showerproof

Showerproof coats and jackets keep you dry in light rain but not in heavy rain.

Sentence: The new light gray waterproof jacket has been very well received by buyers, they are
available in a variety of colors.

Fibrous

Containing fibres, or similar to fibres.

Sentence:

The use of textile fibers within the textile fashion industry has been very successful in recent years.
Distressed

A distressed fabric or surface has been deliberately made to look old.

Sentence:

Distressed clothes are not one of my favorites because I have always liked to have a serious style.

Crushed

Crushed fabric has a deliberately creased appearance.

Sentence:

Crushed clothes are widely used among girls who prefer a different style to what people wear.
Breathable

Clothes that are breathable are comfortable because they are made of cloth that has a lot of very
small holes that allow air in.

Sentence:

Nike has launched breathable sports clothing on the market so that athletes feel more
comfortable when performing any sports activity.

Ribbed

Ribbed cloth has raised parallel lines on it

Sentence:

The girl I had to attend to at the supermarket was wearing a nice ribbed dress.