The alb is a simple, white robe worn by clergy in Christian services. It is a long piece of clothing that covers the body from the neck to the feet. The alb is usually tied at the waist with a rope belt called a cincture.[1][2]
The alb began as a long white tunic. In the 6th century, it became a clergy vestment. In the 10th century, people added embroidery to the hem and cuffs. In the 16th century, lace covered much of the alb. In the 20th century, the simple white alb returned after the Second Vatican Council.[1][3][4]
