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ADJECTIVES/NOUN + clothing
warm clothing
• The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.
light clothing
(= made from thin materials )
• You’ll only need light clothing during the day.
outdoor clothing
• The shop sells ski-wear and other outdoor clothing.
protective clothing
• Laboratory technicians have to wear special protective clothing.
waterproof clothing
• Always take a map, a compass, and waterproof clothing.
outer clothing
(= that you wear over other clothes )
• The men were hastily pulling on some outer clothing.
designer clothing
(= made by a well-known designer )
sports clothing
winter/summer clothing
phrases
a piece of clothing
• There were pieces of clothing scattered around the room.
an item/article of clothing
formal (= a piece of clothing )
• All items of clothing should be clearly labelled.
a layer of clothing
• In very cold weather it’s good to wear several layers of clothing.
NOUN + clothing
the clothing industry
• There are plenty of job opportunities in the clothing industry.
a clothing manufacturer
• a large clothing manufacturer
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noun ADJ. light | heavy, warm | loose | tight | comfortable, sensible, suitable | casual | designer | cast-off, second-hand, used | summer, winter | outdoor | outer | protective, waterproof Workers at the factory wear protective clothing. | sports QUANT. article, item, piece | layer CLOTHING + NOUN business, company, factory, firm, industry, manufacturer, shop, store, trade PHRASES a change of clothing
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