Clothing. The apparel sector is important for trade because, as a very labor intensive sector, it is a likely source of comparative advantage for developing countries. See textiles and apparel.

"personal outfit or attire," early 14c., also "ship's rigging," from Old French apareil "preparation," from apareillier (see apparel (v.)). Earlier in same sense was [..]

mid-13c., "to equip (in any way)," from Old French apareillier (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *appariculare. This is either from Latin apparare "prepare, make ready" (see apparatus), or [..]

ApparelIn Old Testament times the distinction between male and female attire was not very marked. The statute forbidding men to wear female apparel ( Deuteronomy 22:5 ) referred especially to ornament [..]

In Old Testament times the distinction between male and female attire was not very marked. The statute forbidding men to wear female apparel (Deut. 22:5) referred especially to ornaments and head-dres [..]

Dreams of apparel, denote that enterprises will be successes or failures, as the apparel seems to be whole and clean, or soiled and threadbare. To see fine apparel, but out of date, foretells that you will have fortune, but you will scorn progressive ideas. If you reject out-of-date apparel, you will outgrow present environments and enter into new [..]

Clothing that is made or purchased.

A collective term for coverings designed to be worn on by men, women, and children. Includes all articles ranging from Athleticwear, Bodywear, Bridal, Dresses, Eveningwear, Innerwear, Knitwear & S [..]

(n) clothing in general(v) provide with clothes or put clothes on

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A vessel's outfit, such as rigging, anchor and lifeboats.

1. To make or get (something) ready; to prepare. 2. To furnish with apparatus; to equip; to fit out. "Ships . . . Appareled to fight." (Hayward) 3. To dress or clothe; to attire. "They which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts." (Luke vii. 25) 4. To dress with external ornaments; to cover wit [..]