When a massage therapist or business refers to medical massage verses just massage therapy they are generally distinguishing between a deep tissue, injury treatment or sports massage verses a relaxation, swedish or spa massage. The intention of the massage is different.
Calico (in British usage since 1505[1]) is a plain-woven textile made from unbleached and often not fully processed cotton. It may contain unseparated husk parts, for example. The fabric is far less fine than muslin, but less coarse and thick than canvas or denim, but it is still very cheap owing to its unfinished and undyed appearance.
Full Definition of CALICO. 1. a: cotton cloth imported from India b British: a plain white cotton fabric that is heavier than muslin c: any of various cheap cotton fabrics with figured patterns. 2. : a blotched or spotted animal; especially: one that is predominantly white with red and black patches.â calico adjective.ull Definition of CALICO. 1. a: cotton cloth imported from India b British: a plain white cotton fabric that is heavier than muslin c: any of various cheap cotton fabrics with figured patterns. 2. : a blotched or spotted animal; especially: one that is predominantly white with red and black patches. â calico adjective.