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Ragg is a heavy marled yarn used in sweaters and socks. It is produced by twisting two strands with one additional strand of a different color. Ragg yarns may be cotton, wool, or blends; wool is often combined with nylon for durability. It is very strong and keeps warmth in well.
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Raglan sleeves are made with diagonal seams that travel from the underarm straight to the neckline, eliminating the traditional shoulder seam. It is the absence of a shoulder seam that makes raglan sleeves more comfortable to wear under pack straps or climbing harnesses. Raglan sleeves are actually roomy and comfortable in any shirt style. The raglan sleeve was named for Lord Raglan, a British commander during the Crimean War (1853-1856).
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Rain fly is an additional piece of fabric (attached or unattached) that is placed over the top of the tent to provide weatherproofness. The rain fly is usually made of polyester or nylon and is sometimes coated for additional water repellency.
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Ramie is a woody fiber also known as “Rhea” or “China Grass.” A coarser version of flax, jute or hemp, ramie can be spun into yarns that hold their shape, resist wrinkling and introduce a silky luster to a fabric. One of the strongest natural fibers, ramie is also absorbent, which makes it ideal for wearing in warmer months.
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Realtree AP® is an all-purpose type of camouflage. There are several different patterns of Realtree AP® camo, including Realtree AP® Blaze, Realtree AP® Snow and Realtree AP Colors. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife.
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Realtree® Hardwoods 20-200 is a camouflage pattern used mostly in wooded areas. Realtree® Hardwoods 20-200 offers hunters a high degree of invisibility to wildlife. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife.
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Realtree Hardwoods Green HD® is an incredibly realistic camouflage pattern. Realtree Hardwoods Green HD® is versatile where green is prevalent because it has a variety of green leaves in the pattern. The pattern works best in early fall to mid-winter and late spring. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife.
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Realtree Hardwoods HD® is a camouflage pattern used mostly in wooded areas. Realtree Hardwoods HD® offers hunters a high degree of invisibility to wildlife. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife.
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Realtree Max-1® is a camouflage pattern that is versatile enough to hide a hunter in sage-covered areas as well as croplands and wide-open prairies. The Realtree Max-1® pattern design features neutral earth tones, prairie grasses, brush, rock, sage and open zones — with a hint of shadow detail for depth and realism. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain.
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Realtree Max-4® is a camouflage pattern created specifically for wetland use. The pattern design features cattails, cornstalks, sunflowers, leaves, limbs and other plant life. Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife.
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Realtree® products include a wide variety of camouflage patterns designed to be effective in North American terrain. Realtree® camouflage is used by hunters and wildlife photographers to keep them hidden from wildlife. The innovative three-dimensional pattern that started the Realtree® line of product has been updated over the years to keep up with emerging technologies.
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Garments, footwear and other products from brands like Patagonia, Timberland and Chaco may contain recycled materials, including rubber made from recycled automobile tires, polyester made from recycled soda bottles and other repurposed fibers, including paper used to produce hang tags and certain packaging.
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A reefer is a short, double-breasted overcoat or jacket traditionally crafted of a heavy cloth. It was the forbearer of the double-breasted blazer model. Today it is the basic British Royal Navy officer’s jacket and a classic casual jacket. It was first used by seamen who needed the jacket to button on the side so the buttons would not get caught while they were “reefing” sail.
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The reverse pleat is recognized by a fold which faces out toward the pocket and is used on dress trousers and casual pants alike. Reverse pleats produce a flatter trouser front than their construction counterpart, the forward pleat. Originally called Continental pleats, reverse pleats are the most common construction technique next to flat-front pants.
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A metal in the platinum group, rhodium is actually one of the rarest elements on earth. Used as a tarnish-resistant, oxide-resistant coating on jewelry, rhodium plating forms a silvery exterior finish on metals that might otherwise be susceptible to corrosion, such as sterling silver. Most rhodium plating on jewelry is done via electroplating, which creates an extremely thin, highly durable plated coating.
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Ring-spun fabrics, such as ring-spun cotton, are crafted of fibers that have been spun prior to being knit or woven into garments. Ring-spun fibers are typically more durable and have a softer or smoother texture than non-spun fibers.
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The rise is the distance from the crotch to the top of the front waistband. The shorter this length, the lower the pants will sit on the waist. High-rise pants are fastened at the narrowest part of the waist, just above the navel. Low-rise pants generally sit several inches below your navel.
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River Rubber® is a durable footwear outsole with excellent traction in wet environments. River Rubber® is often used by those who use kayaks, canoes or other water-based sporting equipment. The high quality of the traction in wet areas makes a shoe soled with River Rubber® a great investment for water lovers.
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A prism variation used in some types of binoculars and other optics. Roof prisms are used to re-orient an optical image. The primary advantage of roof prism binoculars is their compact size. However, a roof prism design may provide slightly reduced light transmission compared to a larger and more traditional Porro prism design, depending on the quality of the prisms and other factors.
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A proprietary material used to make canoe hulls. Royalex® is an extremely durable, impact-resistant multi-laminate made by combining an ABS foam core with layers of ABS substrate and an exterior layer of vinyl. During construction, Royalex® is typically heated and formed over a canoe-shaped mold using vacuum pressure.