Glossary · Shirts
Mother of pearl
The iridescent shell lining used for good shirt buttons. Thicker, heavier and cooler to the touch than plastic, and it chips rather than cracking. A reliable marker of a well-made shirt.
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Glossary · Shirts
The iridescent shell lining used for good shirt buttons. Thicker, heavier and cooler to the touch than plastic, and it chips rather than cracking. A reliable marker of a well-made shirt.