Glossary

If you are unsure about what some of the words and terms specific to alternative clothing and the gothic scene mean, you can now look up the most common definitions in use in our online store.

Detailed descriptions and definitions for the most common clothing styles associated with the gothic scene, like cyber, punk, bondage or rockabilly are provided, along with clothing examples directly from our store.

We provide explanations and definitions to most of the fabrics our clothes are made along with their specific attributes, from common cotton and wool to satin, velvet and voile!
 
Leatherette

Leatherette is imitation leather made from plastic and commonly used in clothing like coats or fetish style lingerie, but it can also be found in day-to-day items like bound books or car seats.

The main advantage of leatherette is that it does not crack or fade easily and requires little maintenance compared to the more expensive material leather, but contrary to natural fabrics it does not allow air to pass through, it does not breathe, so sweat will stay inside the clothing.

 

 

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