The VFG believes that informed selling and buying communities are good for the vintage-fashion industry as a whole, and all visitors to the website have access to the VFG resources. These are continually updated and constantly evolving, thanks to a dedicated volunteer staff.
Our blog features our picks of the freshest vintage items, member news and articles. We have also created a growing series of articles on some classic designers.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
Lisle is made of long-staple, 2-ply cotton yarn, tightly spun, singed to remove any protruding fibers, and glazed or polished for smoothness. Lisle is both this thread and a plain stitch knit made of such thread.
Originally made of linen, the name likely comes from Lille, France, a linen center.
Uses: Underwear, gloves and hosiery
See also: Jersey