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1Clothing material — Historically, clothing has been made from many materials. These materials range from grasses to furs to much more elaborate and exotic materials. Some cultures, such as the various people of the Arctic circle, until recently, made their clothing… …
2Clothing — in history Clothing refers to any covering for the human body that is worn. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on functional… …
3Clothing fetish — or garment fetish is a sexual fetish that revolves around a fixation upon a particular article or type of clothing, a collection of garments that appear as part of a fashion or uniform, or a person dressed in such a garment. The clinical… …
4Personal protective equipment — (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment designed to protect the wearer s body or clothing from injury by electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job related occupational safety and health purposes,… …
5Chainsaw safety clothing — Main article: Chainsaws A man cutting while wearing helmet, goggles, ear defenders, gloves, chaps, and boots Regulations generally recommend that chainsaw users wear protective clothing, also known as Personal Protective Equipment or PPE, while… …
6Latex clothing — Latex rubber is used in many types of clothing. Rubber has traditionally been used in protective clothing, including gas masks and Wellington boots. Rubber is now generally being replaced in these application by plastics. Mackintoshes have… …
7Plastic clothing — as distinct from clothing made from plastic based artificial fibers has existed almost since the creation of flexible plastics, particularly as a material for waterproof clothing. During the 1960s, there was great enthusiasm for plastic and paper …
8High-visibility clothing — High visibility clothing, a type of personal protective equipment (PPE), is any clothing worn that has highly reflective properties or a color that is easily discernible from any background. Orange hunting vests are a popular example of high… …
9Suit (clothing) — Western dress codes Formal wear Formal Semi formal Informal (including lounge suits) Smart casual Business casual Casual Active attire …
10Layered clothing — is a manner of dressing using multiple garments that are worn on top of each other. Some of the layers have different, largely non overlapping, functions. Using more or fewer layers, or replacing one layer but not others, allows for flexible… …
