worsted
Fine wool thread
Worsted is a smooth, firm yarn made from long-staple wool that has been combed to align the fibers, then tightly spun.
The resulting fabric is durable and takes a crisp finish, used for suits, dress trousers, and fine knitwear: a worsted wool suit.
Worsted contrasts with woolen yarn, which uses shorter fibers for a softer, fuzzier texture.
Diagonal-ribbed fabric
- sergeDurable twilled cloth
- gabardineDurable twill suiting
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- warpBend from true form
weft · finish · nap · fulling · cloth · bolt · yardage · suiting
Without roughness or difficulty
- fineAcceptable in quality
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- crispFirm and breakable
- durableAble to withstand use
lightweight · breathable · drape · hard-wearing · resilient · tailored
V-shaped diagonal weave
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- sharkskinIridescent woven suiting fabric
- birdseyeView from high overhead
covert · whipcord · nailhead · windowpane
twill
Diagonal-ribbed fabric
warp · weft · finish · nap · fulling · cloth · bolt · yardage · suiting · shirting
spinning
Revolving around an axis
staple · fiber · carding · combing · skein · twist · tension · gauge · roving · singles
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
durable · lightweight · breathable · drape · hard-wearing · resilient · tailored
herringbone
V-shaped diagonal weave
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- sharkskinIridescent woven suiting fabric
birdseye · covert · whipcord · nailhead · windowpane
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- suitingMatching well, or tailored fabric
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
waistcoat · fitting · draping · patternmaking · seams · linings · interfacing · garments · lapel · double-breasted
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- woolenssweater, cardigan, pullover, scarf, shawl
- woolmerino, fleece, cashmere, lambswool, merino wool
- British Textilestartan, Scottish tartan, Fair Isle, Irish linen, waxed cotton
- fiber craftsyarn, wool, cotton, silk, linen
worstedvictorious
Having achieved triumph
triumphant · undefeated · conquering · prevailing · winning
- the worstMost inferior possible
- worst enemyUltimate personal adversary
- worst caseMost unfavorable possibility
- worst enemiesMost despised opponents
- is one's own worst enemyHarms oneself most
- worst-case scenarioMost unfavorable possible outcome