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Bedford cord [1 record]

Record 1 1987-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

Strong rib-weave fabric with raised lengthwise lines or cords produced by warpwise stuffing threads.

OBS

In inexpensive grades "stuffer" yarns are not used. May be all wool, silk, cotton, or rayon, or combination fibres. It wears extremely well and is used for suits, riding habits, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu côtelé très fort avec sur la longueur des lignes ou cordes soulevées produites par des fils ajoutés pour ourdir.

OBS

Dans les tissus peu coûteux, les fils de montage sont omis. [Ce tissu] peut être tout laine, soie, [...] coton, [...] ou rayonne ou de fibres combinées. Il est très résistant et est utilisé pour les habits, habits d'équitation, etc.

Spanish

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