unpressed pleat

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unpressed pleat

	Domain:		Garments

	Subdomain (1st level):		Technical variations

	Table:		Table 3

	Noun phrase

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	Definition:		Pleat which is not pressed flat.

	Rhodes, 2004

	Context:		Green Paisley Skirt. 238/108/107GR. Soft unpressed style with centre inverted pleats and unpressed side pleats. Two button waist fastening, side waist elastication and front pockets. Fully lined. 80% cotton/ 20% wool.

	James Meade, 2005

	Attestation: 5

	Co-hyponyms:		knife pleat, box pleat, inverted pleat

	Hyperonyms:		pleat

	It: piega sciolta

	Degree of reliability: 10