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A Gentleman’s Glossary: Shirts, Collars, and Cuffs

barrel cuff: The style of cuff standard on most American-made dress shirts, consisting of a band of fabric fastened around the wrist with a button.

French cuff: A style of cuff consisting of a double fold of fabric, fastened around the wrist with a cuff link.

oxford cloth: A longwearing cotton fabric, woven in a tight basket weave, often used for daytime dress shirts.

pinpoint oxford: A smooth-surfaced cotton fabric, tightly woven with light thread, often used for fine business and formal shirts.