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Glossary of Materials and Terms

Acrylic

Knit lining; good warmth and inexpensive.

All Day

Acorn Classic Comfort. Super slippers with the added comfort of molded/enhanced footbeds and the structure of cup soles for all day, no-fatigue wear – at home and away.

At Home

Acorn Classic Comfort. Curl up comfort – easy, cozy, comfortable favorites. Classic slippers in stitch-and-turn construction, comfort cushion insoles, at-home use.

Automatic Close

The function of an umbrella which enables the user to close the canopy of the umbrella by the push of a button on the handle.

Automatic Open

The function of an umbrella which enables the user to open the umbrella by the push of a button on the handle.

Ballerina

A ballet-style flat slipper.

Bamboo Blend

A natural textile made from the pulp of the bamboo grass.

Big Top

totes folding golf-size umbrella.

Bootie

Soft, cozy slipper that covers the ankle.

Brushed Microfiber

Synthetic, polyester fabric that mimics pig suede.

Brushed Shearling

Polyester; super soft, plush fabric with a fuzzy texture.

Bubble

A style of a stick umbrella, usually made from a see through material with the canopy in the shape of a dome.

Cashmere

Luxurious natural fiber yarn (natural beige color).

Cashmere Blend

Cashmere and lambswool blend.

Chenille

Rayon acrylic yarn that is sheared for a velvety, plush finish.

Chromatics

Weather products made by totes for inclement weater, including footwear and umbrellas.

Chukka

ISOTONER’s wider width sole.

Classic Comfort

The very heart of Acorn. Core classics slippers in five segments: All Day, Inspired, At Home, Great Gifts, and Heritage.

Clip

Umbrella with a handy sleeve or umbrella pouch that contains a clip.

Clog

A slipper style with a closed toe and an open back.

ComforSoft™

100% Polyester material made with a plush softness and sleek fit. 

Comfort To-Go

Acorn. From inside to outside and back – easygoing style with true shoe performance. Transitional styles using shoe construction and performance sole materials.

Corduroy

Made of cotton or a cotton blend that is woven to resemble a cord pattern.

Cotton

Made from the cotton plant; breathable and machine washable.

Earthroamer®

Acorn’s line of outdoor footwear.

Eco 'brella

totes umbrella line made of 70% recycled materials.

Ecosentials

ISOTONER cold weather line made of recycled materials.

Faux Fur

Acrylic; natural plush look with a soft, fuzzy feel.

Fleece

Soft napped fabric that can be used as outer shell or inner lining; 100% polyester.

Flipables

ISOTONER clog slippers which have a strap that can be worn around the back of the ankle.

Gift Umbrella

Small umbrella packaged in a gift box for easy gift-giving.

Girth

The circumference of a shoe measured around the ball of the foot.

Golf Stick

Umbrella that remains the same length when opened and closed, has a rubber handle.

Great Gifts

Acorn Classic Comfort. Perfect pairs and prints – to give and to get. Popular fleece print styles for easy gift giving.

Gripster

Kid’s umbrella, made with kid friendly materials.

Heritage

Acorn Classic Comfort. Authentic, original Acorn – rag wool made modern, tried & true sheepskin. Our legacy products and materials.

Insole

A lining that runs the full length of the inside of the shoe.

Inspired

Acorn Classic Comfort. Our nod to novelty – fun fur, neat knits, and the season’s newest looks. Takes on the season’s newest trends.

Instep

The upper, center section of the foot, between the toes and ankles.

Iridescent Velour

Velour with a luxury sheen.

ISOTONER Spandex

4 way stretch nylon with LYCRA® fiber.

Kids Comfort

Acorn. Comfy, cozy, and cute – crafter for comfort, designed for fun. Fresh novelty, classics mocs, easy booties, etc.

Lining

The inside material of a shoe.

Loafer

A slip-on slipper.

LUXE

ISOTONER Cashmere cold weather hats, scarves, and gloves.

Luxe Touch

Soft, luxurious lining with a sleek fit made of 100% polyester.

Memory Foam

ISOTONER sole lining that remembers the shape of the foot.

Micro 'brella

Small umbrella designed for sudden showers, may fit is small spaces for travel and everyday use.

Micro-fiber

Fine denier (thin) yarns that produce a very soft fabric with a velvety finish.

Microluxe

Glossy pile fabric that offers warmth and feels soft and silky to the touch.

Microsuede

Polyester; has a smooth finish and a soft hand feel.

MicroTerry

Polyester/Nylon blend offers good warmth plus wicks moisture away from skin to help keep hands dry.

Nappa Leather

Drum dyed “naked” leather without pigment (spray). Good quality, measured in the softness and texture of skin. Grain is courser with more blemishes than Métis.

Outdoor Comfort

Acorn. Fully functional footwear – crafted for the street… and great outdoors. True shoe construction, materials, and performance.

Outsole

The bottom outer sole of a slipper.

Pig Suede

Fine buffing of the back of the leather separates the fibers to create a fine velvety surface nap.

Pile

Thick, plush lining; very good warmth.

PillowStep

ISOTONER sole featuring incredible softness and support which cushions every step.

Secret Sole

ISOTONER sole providing unequaled support for the natural contours of the foot, including toe and arch support.

Shaft Height

Shaft height of boots are measured from middle of the arch up the inside of the boot to the top of the boot shaft.

Shaft Width

The width of boots are measured at the opening of the boot.

Sherpasoft™

100% Polyester material with a shearling look, but a super soft hand feel.

Silky Plush

100% Polyester material with a plush, silky hand feel.

Slender 'brella

Small, lightweight umbrella that is convenient to carry with you.

Slide

A slipper with an open back and open toe area.

Slipper

A flat shoe that is easily slipped on, usually meant for indoor wear and lined for comfort and warmth.

SmarTouch

ISOTONER. Gloves with conductive threads on the forefinger and thumb, which convey electrical impulses. Allows you to use any touchscreen device without removing your gloves.

Soft Berber

Polyester; soft feel with the durability of berber fabrics.

Sole

The bottom part of the slipper.

Spa Comfort

Acorn. Perfect pampering at its best – comfort with a softer side. For bed and bath. Signature spa terry in best selling styles and colors, and extended sizes, widths.

Stick

Umbrella that remains the same length when opened and closed, has a curved handle.

Stormbeater

totes Umbrellas made for storms – super strong and dependable, with a vented canopy.

Stretch Fleece

A unique combination of LYCRA® spandex and polyester fleece; water repellent.

Studio Comfort

Acorn. Our artisan side – simple luxury, smart style, original detail. Comfort and craft that calls to the senses – luxe materials, original detail, sleeker silhouettes.

SunGuard

totes umbrella line containing UPF 50+ sun protection which blocks 98% of harmful UVA and UVB radiation

Super Dome

totes folding golf-size umbrella.

Terry

Cotton or linen, this fabric has a moisture-absorbing suface.

Thermolite®

Warmth without bulk, lightweight insulating material by INVISTA.

Thinsulate™

Lightweight, insulating fabric made by 3M.

Thinsulate™ Supreme

Thinsulate fiber with coating for a soft, silky feel.

Thong

A slipper with a strap that connects the sole between the toes and the sides of the foot.

Toasties

totes Slipper socks designed with tread on the bottom for warm and safe movement.

Ultra Plush™

Luxurious polyester fabric with a silky softness and sleek fit.

Upper

The upper part of the slipper, not including the sole.

Vamp

The front part of the slipper upper that covers the toes and part of the foot.

Velour

Rich, luxe, velvety fabric with a soft, dry hand feel.

VersaFit

Acorn. Socks to fit your life – original, fun, and oh-so comfortable. Fun and original prints, improved fit, and the ONLY choice in the market.

Warm Touch

100% polyester brushed lining provides warmth without bulk.

Water Resistant Leather

Smooth leather that is treated for water resistance in the tanning process so water rolls off. But if it gets damp, dries soft and supple.

Wellies

Wellington; a style of boots that are pulled on, often made of rubber for adverse weather.

Woodlands

ISOTONER slippers made with faux sued and faux fur, with decorative stitching.



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