footwear, garment, time (PARTICULAR POINT), moleskin

 And although Cambodia's garment industry was typically the centre of attention, Tucker said more scrutiny was needed on the country's footwear sector. Thursday's accident at Wing Star, she concluded, ought to increase that focus because to date "there hasn't been that much."



mole·skin (mōl'skĭn')
n.

1. The short, soft, silky fur of a mole.
2. 1. A heavy-napped cotton twill fabric.
   2. moleskins Clothing, especially trousers, of this fabric.
3. A soft material, often with an adhesive backing, used especially on the feet to protect against chafing.

Moleskin

Moleskin, originally referring to the short, silky fur of a mole, is heavy cotton fabric, woven and then sheared to create a short soft pile on one side. The word is also used for clothing made from this fabric. It is also used in adhesive pads stuck to the feet to prevent blisters.
Clothing made from moleskin is noted for its softness and durability. Some variants of the cloth are so densely-woven as to be windproof. The majority of manufacturers of this cloth are British mills. Noted clothiers who use a great deal of moleskin in their garments are Barbour and Lambourne. Noted also is the use of finest moleskin for footwear uppers designed by Harry
It's proxy season, so expect hostile activity to increase as bidders time their hostiles to include the potential pressure of a proxy contest.

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garment

Pronunciation: /ˈgɑːm(ə)nt/

Definition of garment

noun

• an item of clothing:a windproof outer garment fashion garments

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French garnement 'equipment', from garnir 'equip' (see garnish)

footwear

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtwɛː/

Definition of footwear

noun

[mass noun]

outer coverings for the feet, such as shoes, boots, and sandals.

time (PARTICULAR POINT)
noun
1 [C or S or U] a particular point in the day, as expressed in hours and minutes or shown on a clock, or a particular point in the day, week, month or year, etc:
"What's the time?" "It's ten o'clock."
What time is it?
What time do you finish work?
Have you got the time (on you) (= Do you know what time it is)?
He's teaching his daughter to tell the time (= to recognize what time it is by looking at a clock).
Did you find out the times of the trains to London (= the particular points in the day at which they leave)?
The estimated time of arrival/departure of this flight is 11.15.
Oh dear, is that the (right) time (= Is it that late)?
The kitchen clock is gaining/losing time (= is showing a particular point in the day that is increasingly later or earlier than the real one).
My watch has never kept very good time (= been correct in showing what particular point in the day it is).
We always have dinner at the same time every day.
I was exhausted by the time (= when) I got home.
"What would be the best time of day for us to deliver the table?" "Oh, any time will be OK."
Today's temperatures will be normal for the time of year (= will be as they are expected to be at this particular point in the year).
Just think, this time (= at the same particular point during) next week we'll be in Mauritius.
We regret that at the present time (US ALSO at this time) (= for now, although it is hoped not in the future) we are unable to supply the goods you ordered.
The time is fast drawing near/approaching when (= it will soon be the particular point at which) we'll have to make a decision one way or the other.

2 [U] the system of recording hours used in different parts of the world:
Greenwich Mean Time
daylight saving time

time
verb [T]
to decide that something will happen at a particular time:
[+ to infinitive] We timed our trip to coincide with my cousin's wedding.