Models Glossary Terms

• Mackinaw
  
  It is a type of wool. Normal grade of wool and often has sloppy re-used or remanufactured wool mixed in. Sometimes a cotton warp is used. Very heavily felted and napped on both sides to cover the knit. Much of the fabric is in a plaid or large check design or dazzlingly colored or different colors on each side. Heavy and thick, very similar to melton. Named for MacKinac Island, Michigan. Also called ski material or snow fabric. Miners, lumbermen, hunters, trappers, fishermen, and cowboys use much of the fabric for jackets, mackinaws and coats. Also used for coverlets, shirts, and some heavy sportswear, windbreakers.
  
  
• Mackintosh
  
  A type of raincoat with frivolous waterproof fabric originally of rubberized cotton.
  
  
• Macrame
  
  a uncouth lace or extreme made by knotting clothes or cords in a geometrical pattern.
  
  
• Macrame
  
  It is a coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads in a geometrical pattern.
  
  
• Madras
  
  It is an excellent plain-woven shirting and dress material usually of cotton with varied designs in dazzling colors or in white; a light open generally cotton material. Originated in Madras, India and it is a very old cloth. Much of it has a plain colored background with lines, plaid, checks, or designs. Made with combed yarns depending on the quality. Some is mercerized to make it shiny and hard-wearing. Often the dyes are not fast and with each washing, color changes take place.
  
  
• Maillot
  
  it relates to tights for dancers or gymnasts; jersey; a woman's one-piece bathing suit
  
  
• Maillot
  
  The type of tights for dancers or gymnasts; jersey; a woman's one-piece bathing outfit.
  
  
• Malines
  
  a fine rigid net with a hexagonal mesh that is typically made of silk or rayon and that is frequently used for veils; also, maline.
  
  
• Malines
  
  An excellent firm net with a hexagonal network that is generally made of silk or rayon and that is frequently used for veils; also, maline.
  
  
• Mandarin collar
  
  a thin stand-up collar usually open in front
  
  
• Manta
  
  a square part of cloth or blanket used in southwestern U.S. and Latin America generally as a cloak or shawl
  
  
• Manta
  
  It is a square piece of cloth or coverlet used in southwestern U.S. and Latin America generally as a cover or shawl.
  
  
• Manteau
  
  it is a loose cloak, coat, or robe
  
  
• Mantelet
  
  it is a very short cape or cloak
  
  
• Mantilla
  
  it is a light scarf worn over the head and shoulders specially by Spanish and Latin-American women; a short light cape or coat
  
  
• Mantilla
  
  The bright scarf worn over the head and shoulders particularly by Spanish and Latin-American women; a short light cape or coat.
  
  
• Mantle
  
  a wobbly sleeveless garment worn over other clothes, cloak
  
  
• Mantua
  
  a typically loose-fitting gown especially in the 17th and 18th centuries
  
  
• Marabou
  
  a fabric made of marabou silk, namely a frightened silk typically dyed in the gum.
  
  
• Marabou
  
  It is a material made of marabou silk, specifically a thrown silk generally colored in the gum.
  
  
• Marocain
  
  a ridged crepe fabric used in women's clothing.
  
  
• Maroon
  
  a variable color averaging a dark red.
  
  
• Martingale
  
  A type of loose half belt or fastening placed on the back of a garment, such as a coat or blazer.
  
  
• Model Release
  
  A legal document provided by the client/photographer and signed by the model or agent. It gives permission to the photographer to use photographs taken at a particular sitting. If photographs are used without a release, or in a way different from what is stated in the release, then the model can sue for breach of contract.