Seersucker

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005136",
  "term": "Seersucker",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A lightweight cotton fabric woven with alternating smooth and puckered stripes, giving it a crinkled texture. The puckered effect is achieved by weaving some warp yarns under greater tension than others. This fabric is commonly used for summer clothing due to its breathability and tendency to stand away from the skin.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hickory stripe",
    "railroad stripe"
  ],
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Seersucker",
    "es": "seersucker",
    "fr": "seersucker"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/seersucker/"
}