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Gaberdine

Gab-bar-dean - A closely woven twill fabric made from cotton or wool. The fabric is smooth on one side and has a diagonally ribbed surface on the other. Gaberdine, the breathable, weatherproof and tearproof fabric was developed by Thomas Burberry and was first introduced in 1880 and patented in 1888.

Galoshes

(from French: galoches), are a type of rubber shoe or boot that is slipped over shoes to keep them from getting muddy or wet.

Gauntlet

Gaunt-lit - A long glove covering the wrist, typically worn when driving.

Ghillie Collar

Ghillie (or Gillie) Collar - Gil-i - Named after a Highland Chief’s attendant. This is when a jacket can be done up at the neck, like a coat , keeping the Scottish weather out and giving the jacket its name.

Gillie Collar

Named after a Highland Chief’s attendant. This is when a jacket can be done up at the neck, like a coat , keeping the Scottish weather out and giving the jacket its name.

Gingham

The name originates from an adjective in the Malay language, ging-gang, meaning striped. Today it means a checkered pattern fabric usually in cotton with two colours.

Guanashina

A rare blend of Andean guanaco, pashmina and yearling cashmere, three of the finest fibres.

Guernsey

Gurn-zi - A close fitting knitted upper garment, worn by sailors or fishermen.