Muse A spirit thought to inspire an artist or designer. O top of page Ombr Shaded or graduated stripes in light to dark tones of one color, or in several colors for a rainbow effect. P top of page Performance Fleece Fabric developed for Old Navy. Pigment dyeing Fixing water-insoluble dyes to a fabric. Plaid Pattern inspired by the tartans of the Scottish Highlands, where each clan has its own.
Design consists of colored stripes, which cross each other at right angles.
Pleather A man-made material inspired by leather, but with a grooviness all its own. Plush Fabric with a soft, thick, deep pile. Ply A single yarn, twisted together with others to form another yarn or thread. Pre-shrunk Fabrics or clothing which have been treated to reduce shrinkage. Old Navy Blue Jeans, for example, are pre-shrunk for a perfect fit from the start.