Wealthier members wore silk scarves and starched collars with metal tie buttons. The hands wear heavy chaps, starched white shirts, and slouch-brimmed hats. Their attire usually consisted of dazzling white, starched turbans with fan. As far back as 19th century, French women starched linen except vests and towels. He wears a grey top hat, starched shirt front, and a string tie. The young girls gown is presumably starched satin. Shirt collars which are not starched are described as "soft collars". While in Washington, D.C., he would sport expensive suits, starched shirts, and perfectly shined shoes. Cuffs are single, and heavily starched (if the front is marcella, the cuffs usually match). First, women dry the starched clothes. Fabric can be starched with chestnut meal. Other references describe the rolls being starched. He starched Arzmaendia with a win via one punch knock-out in the first round. A mundu is usually starched before use.