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  Cotton Incorporated TheFabricofOurLives.com - Khaki Lifestyle - March 17, 2007
Khaki literally means "dust" or "dust colored" in the Urdu or Hindi language.
Khaki has since come to mean more than just a color or a fabric made in that color.
Khaki vs. Chino: Chino is most commonly defined as a type of cotton twill fabric rather than a color.
www.thefabricofourlives.com /StyleFile/KhakiLifestyle   (272 words)

  
  Khaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khaki, in British or European parlance, is a type of light brown fabric with a green tinge, or the color of such fabric.
Khaki was derived from the Hindi/Hindustani loan word meaning earth-colored or dust colored, referring to the colour of uniforms introduced by the army regiments in the 1880s.
"Khaki" has also become a common slang term in the United States Navy that refers to chief petty officers and officers (who wear a khaki-colored uniform, also referred to as "khakis".) The word 'khak' is also the origin of a mild expletive ('cack') meaning excrement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Khaki   (404 words)

  
 What are Khakis?
The name khaki is a Hindi word that literally means "dust-colored." The term first referred to the color of dye used for the cloth.
While all khakis are tan in color, the shades of tan vary from lighter to darker and the hues can range from gray to brown, and green.
As the story goes, khakis came about in India during the 1840s when British Army officers took to soaking their white uniforms in tea, mud and curry powder in attempts to blend in with the landscape.
www.wisegeek.com /what-are-khakis.htm   (418 words)

  
 Khakis
A "khaki election" is therefore any national election which is heavily influenced by wartime or postwar sentiment.
The 1945 election was not really a khaki election in the classic sense, however, since the electorate felt Winston Churchill wasn't the appropriate leader to handle the post-war peace and elected Clement Attlee.
Dark khaki is a darker shade of the color khaki.
www.breadlike.com /pages7/46/khakis.html   (830 words)

  
 Men's Pants
Khakis emerged from the orderly world of the military, outfitting those who selflessly answered the call "Uncle Sam wants you." Khakis are about discipline, dependability, consistency and conformity.
Khakis become the building block for just about everything you'll wear, from the plane to the dinner table, a hike in the mountains or walk downtown.
You could say that khakis were worn by the minds that build this country and jeans where worn by the hands that built this country.
www.billskhakis.com /mens_pants/mens_pants.html   (488 words)

  
 Khaki (color) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The color khaki comes from the Persian word khak (through Urdu), meaning dust, and khaki meaning dusty, dust covered or earth colored.
Most notably, khaki was used by the British Army in India in 1848.
The name is also incorrectly used to describe a green color similar to Asparagus or Pale Sea Green, especially by the linen/textile/lingerie industries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Khaki_(color)   (308 words)

  
 fabrics for boys' clothing: fabrics--khaki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Khaki's were usually brown in colour but green was also extensively used for military dress and was used worldwide.
Khaki is also a fabric, a stout twilled cotton fabric often used for uniforms and dyed in this color.
Khaki pants are now the dress pants of choice for most boys and khaki pants and shorts are the most popular for school uniforms.
histclo.usanethosting.com /mat/mat-khaki.html   (909 words)

  
 The Mavens' Word of the Day
Khaki is both a color and a cloth.
The color is commonly described as dull brown or drab yellow.
The color changes came with World War I. Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles says that "after the U.S. entered World War I, an olive tint was added to the color to make the khaki invisible both against the bare ground and the foliage.
www.randomhouse.com /wotd/index.pperl?date=20011025   (388 words)

  
 Khaki FAQ's
Once upon a time both chino and khaki were fabrics used in military uniforms; today these words are used interchangeably to refer to the tan-colored pants inspired by military looks.
Khaki is derived from a Hindu word that means "dust color." Originally, khaki referred to a dull yellow-ish brown cotton or wool uniform fabric used for its camouflage effect by the armed forces of England, France and the U.S. since the mid 19th century; in World War I, a green tint was added.
Khaki work pants and jackets were adapted for sports by men and women in the 1950s and 60s.
www.epicmenswear.com /khakifaqs1.html   (911 words)

  
 What is Khaki
Never "khaki".) I cannot even begin to count the hours spent on the phone with yo-yos wanted to know "what kind of khaki are your jackets?" rephrased 547 different ways.
The colors were used concurrently and sometimes componenets of both colors were used on one item.
This was not due to some elfin impulse to torment collectors in the future, but rather as a result of dozens of different fabric mills finishing millions of yards of fabric in a hurry.
atthefront.com /khaki.htm   (1624 words)

  
 Guide to Painting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Even if you go by the colors in period photos from the era, you must take into account lighting (washing out the colors to significantly lighter tones) and possible changes since then of the colors dyes of the photographs (colors originally too saturated, or fading in intensity over the years).
Khaki is a more modern collectors term and the confusion over color comes in because the standard changed in 1943 to the darker shade of OD.
The earlier lighter shade of OD varied greatly from a pea green to a dirty tan, and even a medium green color with the most common being the color collectors now refer to as khaki.
www.usarmymodels.com /guidetopainting.html   (2040 words)

  
 Frazier Elementary Dress Code   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Pants shall be either solid navy or solid khaki colored slacks, solid khaki or solid blue jeans free of design and hemmed.
Pants must be one continuous solid color khaki or navy.
Skirts and/or Jumpers shall be either solid navy or solid khaki colored skirts and/or jumpers or solid khaki or solid blue denim skirts and/or jumpers free of design and hemmed.
www.pasadenaisd.org /frazier/frazier_dresscode_page.htm   (561 words)

  
 New Left Review - Tariq Ali: The Colour Khaki
He demonstrated how the foundations were contravening the Companies Ordinance of 1984, accused them and their partners of collusion and corruption, and pleaded with the Court to outlaw all commercial activities by the armed services.
The functionaries of the khaki state regularly bullied and cheated their tenants: they were denied permission to build brick homes; the women were molested; and management approval had to be obtained—and paid for—to get electrification for the villages or build schools and roads.
The authorities, khaki and civilian, had been attempting to loosen the grip of the tenants over the land by offering short-term contracts and replacing battai—share-cropping arrangements that allowed tenants to keep half of what they produce—by cash-rents.
newleftreview.org /A2429   (8698 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions
Khaki is a color, but is now synonymous with a military twill pant.
Khaki went from India to the Kaffir War in South Africa in 1851, and then after the Sudan Wars and Afghan Campaign of 1878 it was adopted in 1884 as the official uniform.
The British Khakis found their way into China where they were duplicated and sold to American soldiers in the Philippines for uniforms during World War I. Chinos don’t have to be twill, but are often a firm weave of cotton.
www.askandyaboutclothes.com /FrontPGArticles/FAQ.htm   (2698 words)

  
 Desert Wear from US Wings - Safari/Bush Jackets, Khaki Pants, Shirts and more
Our khakis are the finest in the world and the most authentic as well -- our khaki shirts and pants, which are based on original WWII USAAF pants and shirts, are the only true military patterned khakis we've seen.
Our khakis are extremely durable and tough enough to wear while trekking across the Sahara or exploring the rugged Outback, yet stylish and versatile enough to handle the urban jungle.
Khaki and fl belts feature brass buckle and end cap; navy blue belt features chrome buckle and end cap.
www.uswings.com /desert.asp   (1538 words)

  
 IM v6 Examples -- Color Quantization
That is the color in that area of the image more closely matches the original color of the image, becuse of the way the human eye 'merges' neighbouring colors together.
That is a pixels color is basied on its original color plus the color errors it inherits from its neighbouring pixels, producing the occasional pixel of a different color from the map set.
Colors on the 'outside' of the selected colors in is thus effectively threshold directly to that color without dithering.
www.cit.gu.edu.au /~anthony/graphics/imagick6/quantize   (12333 words)

  
 chinos trousers slacks
Khaki was so common that the pants were also called khakis.
Today the term khaki and chino are synonymous with a cotton casual pant, although chino is less commonly used today.
His new khaki uniform trousers pants were more suitable in battle than the very conspicuous white pants and red tunic.
histclo.com /style/casual/chino.html   (742 words)

  
 Guards - khaki uniform - Lumsden
The word 'khaki' comes from the Urdu word that means 'dusty' or 'dust-colored'.
Gradually, all uniform cloths dyed such a shade were called khaki, although the fabrics included drill, serge, and whipcord.
In the 1700s, however, different tactics were used, and a serried row of redcoats approaching at slow march with bayonets fixed, and the intention of using them, must have been an awesome deterrent.
footguards.tripod.com /06ARTICLES/ART17_khaki.htm   (248 words)

  
 Standardized Dress Code   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
We appreciate the parents' support in helping us to enforce the dress code so that more of our time can be spent on education instead of grooming.
Color: Khaki, navy, and fl solid single color.
Color: Red, white, blue, fl, khaki, and yellow solid single color.
www.chisd.com /districtinfo/standardize.htm   (581 words)

  
 Austin High School Students Uniform See the Dress Code section for specifications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Collars with stripes or color on the inside must be buttoned-up.
Pants must be of khaki material and of khaki brown or khaki green, or Khaki gray color.
Colors permitted are white, light/dark green or gray.
hs.houstonisd.org /austinHS/Pages/students_uniform.htm   (328 words)

  
 Authentic Khaki Clothing - Safari/Bush Jackets, Pants, Shorts and Shirts from US Wings
They are also the most authentic as well -- our khaki shirts and pants, which are based on original WWII USAAF pants and shirts, are the only true military patterned khakis we've seen.
Our Adventure Gear™ Khaki Bush Jacket was featured in the "After Hours" section of the April 2001 issue of Playboy magazine.
Khaki, fl and white belts feature brass buckle and end cap; navy blue belt features either brass or chrome buckle and end cap.
www.uswings.com /khakis.asp   (1614 words)

  
 New Kroy Color Adds Another Natural Choice in Privacy Fencing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The new color, khaki, is the latest enhancement to the wide range of products available from Kroy, a leading provider of vinyl fencing, decks, railing, decorative structures and accessories.
The new khaki color expands the array of choices, which already included gleaming white, natural-tone tan and grey, as well as a special design that replicates the look of weathered cedar.
They are impervious to insects, impact resistant, and will not chip or peel since the color of the material is clear through, rather than merely painted on the surface.
www.productpressroom.com /kbpkhaki.html   (534 words)

  
 CDC-OCCP-What is a Working Khaki Uniform?
Matching color socks are required with slacks; Khaki-colored socks with the authorized brown low quarter shoe.
Combination cap with matching fabric khaki cap cover; or Garrison cap made of same material as shirt and trousers/skirt, with small rank and PHS cap devices.
The service khaki uniform is authorized for year-round wear at CDC facilities.
www.cdc.gov /od/occp/officership/uniforms/working_khaki.htm   (448 words)

  
 IndyGear - Gear - Shirt
The Indiana Jones shirt is a typical safari-style shirt in a light khaki color.
Although it comes in the standard tan khaki color, it also comes in "stone." This is the closest color to the Raiders film shirt.
This khaki version of the Indiana Jones shirt was commissioned from a local tailor by Pyroxene.
www.indygear.com /gear/shirt.shtml   (1384 words)

  
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**Khaki uniform shorts may be worn from the beginning of the school year through September 30, and from April 1 until the end of the school year.
Pants: Khaki colored uniform or jean style straight-legged pants may be worn.
Pants: Khaki, poplin, and walking shorts (knee length) All uniform slacks or pants must be belted and belts must be worn at all times at the waist.
www.mcpss.com /Common/ParentInfo/UniformInfo/Download.asp?SType=2&DID=1   (5459 words)

  
 Rockywoods Fabrics: Clothing and Gear Kits
Lightweight waterproof breathable upper in colors, lightweight coated ripstop bottom in fl.
They are a little more effort than a plain gaiter but being able to remove them from the front, and the extra moisture resistance is worth it.
The shell is the traditional khaki cotton but in a ripstop fabric to keep small rips and tears from growing.
www.rockywoods.com /kits_main.htm   (879 words)

  
 khaki - Search Results - MSN Encarta
- brownish yellow: a dull brownish yellow color
- pants or uniform: a pair of pants or a uniform made of khaki or fabric of a khaki color
olive green, lime, khaki, avocado, bottle green, jade, olive, verdant, lush, luxuriant, fertile, leafy, grassy
ca.encarta.msn.com /khaki.html   (60 words)

  
 Gelpedic pet beds, orthopedic dog beds, cat beds
The top (inner) portion of the cover, where your pet lies on, is always a very soft, cozy faux fur, and decorated with an attractive braided cording around the edges.
So, the color of the pet bed you receive may not look exactly like what you see here, but it will be pretty close.
In particular, the Khaki color can vary in shade from bed to bed.
www.serenityhealth.com /pet_bed_colors.html   (397 words)

  
 khaki - Search Results - MSN Encarta
- brownish yellow: a dull brownish yellow color
- pants or uniform: a pair of pants or a uniform made of khaki or fabric of a khaki color
olive green, lime, khaki, avocado, bottle green, jade, olive, verdant, lush, luxuriant, fertile, leafy, grassy
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=khaki   (75 words)

  
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A full, solid color leather, (fl, navy, brown or tan)or uniform saddle oxford(gray/fl, white/fl, tan/brown) may be worn.
Pants must be dark khaki in color and the material must be cotton twill.
Standard uniform slacks, such as a "docker style" slack; cotton or blend twill khaki; khaki color; fitted and belted at waist; full length to ankle; no capri lengths;no jean or cargo styles; no corduroy; pants may not be rolled to shorten; no intentional holes, tears, stains, markings; no baggies/spandex.
www.mcpss.com /Common/ParentInfo/UniformInfo/Download.asp?SType=3&DID=1   (3107 words)

  
 Permanent makeup color experts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
With over 35 years of color expertise beginning with her career in cosmetology, Joyce brings unmatched qualifications to help you choose just the right color.A nationally certified instructor and Fellow of the American Academy of Micropigmentation, Joyce has taught permanent makeup for over 10 years.
A fine artist as well as a history of airbrush artistry, Pat can see colors within colors with her keen eye and training that has been perfected over the past twelve years.
You can thank Pat for the color “Hazel Khaki” which she wanted for her own clients and students to do eyeliner accents and shadowing.
www.kolorsource.com /color_facts/color_experts.htm   (343 words)

  
 Putting It In Neutral - Khaki Crosses Many Fashion Lines For Spring
Today’s khaki is all about modern silhouettes, cuts and shapes that wear well in a variety of settings and set an overall high-fashion tone.
Khaki, the perfect meld of business appropriate, easy wear and adaptability, seems to fit the bill for the majority of women in their day-to-day needs.
And it certainly looks as if some women will be celebrating their khaki in colors for spring.
www.cottoninc.com /lsmarticles/?articleID=428   (964 words)

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