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Pocket square – Handkerchief-like clothing accessory that is slipped into the left breast pocket of a coat to increase the coat’s aesthetic appeal.

Hand-rolled pocket squares – Pocket squares whose edges are rolled up to around a quarter of an inch and then tightly stitched into place.

Machine-hemmed pocket squares – Pocket squares whose edges are rolled and sewed into place with a machine rather than being hand-rolled and stitched manually.

Pocket square holder – A mini pocket that is fitted into the left breast pocket of the coat into which the pocket square is inserted. This holder is occasionally lined with leather or cardboard to ensure that the square does not collapse into the pocket.

Pocket square folding – The unique way in which the pocket square is folded prior to being placed in the pocket. The folding technique chosen depends on the pocket square’s material, its size, the depth of the pocket, and the amount of fabric that should be shown above the rim of the pocket. Some of the pocket square folding techniques include the Astaire fold, Presidential fold, Cooper Fold, Cagney fold, TV Fold, one-point fold, two-point fold, three-point fold, four-point fold, puff fold, reverse puff fold, straight Shell fold, diagonal shell fold, and Winged Puff fold.

Customized pocket squares – Pocket squares that are manufactured as per the customer’s specifications. These pocket squares could include the owner’s initials, some souvenir-like logo, or a family crest.

Pre-folded pocket squares – Pocket squares that are permanently folded into the desired fold. These pocket squares can be directly inserted into the suit pocket with the breadth being constant and the length being adjustable depending upon how much fabric needs to be seen above the rim of the pocket.

Perfumed pocket squares – Men’s pocket squares that are either made from pre-scented materials or are treated with a perfume prior to usage. These pocket squares exude a pleasant fragrance.

Designer pocket squares – Pocket squares that are created by professional designers and sometimes displayed at various seasonal collections. These pocket squares could be made of both silk as well as linen.

Boutonniere - An artificial flower that is pinned above the left breast pocket of the suit or affixed to the coats lapel. The pocket square is generally used as a substitute to the boutonniere.