"techwear" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɛkwɛə(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈtɛkwɛ(ə)ɹ/ [General-American], [ˈtʰɛkwɛɚ] [General-American], [ˈtʰɛkwɛɹ] [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of technical + -wear. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|technical}} Blend of technical, {{suffix|en||-wear}} + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} techwear (uncountable)
  1. A style of fashion which uses technical fabrics and materials (those designed and engineered for a particular application) with the goal of creating highly functional and practical clothing influenced by cyberpunk and futurist aesthetics. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing, Fashion
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