Vocabulary Part 2

Question 1

Vamp

Answer 1

The vamp is the part of the upper that covers the instep and up over the toes.

Question 2

VELCRO®

Answer 2

VELCRO® is a hook-and-loop fastener that consists of two lineal fabric strips which are attached to the opposing surfaces to be fastened. When the two components are pressed together, the hooks catch in the loops and the two pieces fasten temporarily. VELCRO® is a registered trademark of Velcro BVBA. Used under permission.

Question 3

VaporKnit

Answer 3

Nike VaporKnit Technology forms an alliance with your base layer to fight against over-heating, sweat saturation and distraction from bulk.

Question 3

Visible Nike Air units

Answer 3

A visible Nike Air unit is when the midsole material has a window on the side or bottom of a shoe. See also Nike Air.

Question 4

Waffle Fill

Answer 4

Waffle Fill is Nike’s combination of the durable qualities of BRS 1000 carbon rubber with a softer, stickier rubber that fills each recessed waffle square.

Question 5

Water resistant

Answer 5

Water resistant means the material can help keep out water for a short time in light rain or snow.

Question 6

Woven

Answer 6

Woven fabrics have yarns that are interlaced at right-angles to each other. Wovens are typically more rigid and less wrinkle-resistant, but they shrink less and are more wind resistant.

Question 7

Welt

Answer 7

The cuff, or top of the sock, is often called the welt. It can be finished in one of two ways: a welt or double-welt top, where the top of the sock is turned in and sewn down, or a conventional top where the stitching ends at the top of the sock without being turned in and sewn down.

Question 8

Waffle outsole

Answer 8

The Waffle outsole was originally designed by Bill Bowerman and uses large, deep, extended squares in the forefoot to grip the ground and helps propel the athlete forward.

Question 9

WaterShield

Answer 9

WaterShield technology is a thin, lightweight lining infused with water-repelling PU resin. The lining is sewn inside the footwear to give athletes complete waterproof coverage in up to 2 inches of water.

Question 10

Windrunner jacket

Answer 10

Geoff Hollister designed the original Windrunner Jacket in 1978. Native American rain-shedding capes inspired him to create a lightweight spray jacket that’s as utilitarian as it is innocently beguiling. This Nike Sportswear icon is best recognized by its flying V-shaped chevron, sharpened to a meticulous 26-degree angle.

Question 10

Yoke

Answer 10

The yoke of a pant is the piece of fabric at the back directly below the waistband that stretches from hip to hip, ensuring the pant fits well. Yokes are also found on tops below the collar, stretching from shoulder to shoulder.

Question 11

Zoned Cooling

Answer 11

Zoned Cooling technology, designed by the Nike Sports Research Lab, uses strategically placed fabric (Dri-FIT where the fabric touches the body and mesh in high-heat areas or where fabric falls away from the body) to help keep athletes cool, dry, and comfortable.

Question 12

Zoom Air

Answer 12

Zoom Air technology is a flat, thin unit that provides responsive cushioning for top speeds and fast “off-the-mark” movements.