2. • Nightwear, also called
sleepwear, nightclothes,
or nightdress, is clothing
designed be worn while
sleeping.
3. Characteristics of a Sleeping
Garment
1. They should not exceed the maximum
dimensions specified in the regulations for
the chest, waist, seat, upper arm, thigh,
wrist, or ankle;
2. They should have no fabric ornament or
trim, such as lace or ribbon, which extends
• more than ¼ inch from the point at which it
is attached to the garment;
4. 3. They should have sleeves
that taper from the shoulders
to the ends of the sleeves;
4. They should have pant legs
that taper from the thighs to
the ends of the legs;
5. 5. If they are 1-piece, they
should taper from the chest
down to the waist and from
the seat up to the waist;
6. 6. If they are 2-piece,
a. The upper piece should tapers from
the chest down to the bottom of the
piece,
b. If the upper piece has fastenings it
should be located within 6 inches of
the bottom of the piece.
c. It has a lower piece that tapers from
the seat to the bottom.
7. 7. They should bear a
permanent label stating
the size of garment;
8. 8. They should bear a hang
tag alerting buyers that the
garments are not flame
resistant and should be worn
snug fitting because loose-
fitting garments are more
likely to catch fire
15. The garment is often trimmed
with lace, ruffles, appliques,
marabou fur, bows, and
ribbons; optionally with
spaghetti straps. Sometimes it
is made of sheer or translucent
fabric like nylon or chiffon or
silk.
23. • garment somewhat longer than
most regular shirts,reaching down
to the thighs or below the knees
while leaving some of the legs
uncovered. It is generally
loosefitting to avoid restricting the
wearer's movement while
sleeping.
25. • Ideally made from cotton
fabrics
• A warm cloth cap worn while
sleeping, often with pajamas
or a nightgown. It is similar to
winter 'beanies' worn in cold
climates.
27. • They may be made from cotton,
silk, satin or synthetic materials
made of soft fabric, such as
flannel
• Loose fitting two-piece garments
for women, men and children.
Traditional pajamas consist of
jacket-and trousers.
29. • Made of chiffon, silk or cotton
fabrics
• A long outer garment for
women usually sheer. They
are usually sold with a
matching nightgown, negligee
or panties
30. Other types of garment such as t-
shirts, tank tops, sweatpants and
gym shorts as well as underwear
are commonly worn for sleeping.
Also, sleeping without clothing is
not uncommon.