TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

marquisette [2 records]

Record 1 1997-03-25

English

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

A lightweight, open-mesh fabric made of cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers in a leno, doup, or gauze weave.

CONT

Marquisettes are used for curtains, dresses, mosquito nets, and similar end uses.

French

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

La marquisette est un tissu léger, transparent, à armure gaze et à structure ouverte. Elle est faite en coton, en soie ou en fibres manufacturées. Les marquisettes sont utilisées pour les rideaux, les moustiquaires et les robes.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
  • Knitting Techniques - Various
DEF

A three-guide bar fabric in which pillar stitches are connected by inlays producing square openings in the fabric.

OBS

The fully-set front guide bar makes open pillar laps; the fully-set middle guide bar laps under 3 needles for one course and under one needle for two courses and the fully-set back guide bar laps under 2 needles for one course and under one needle for two courses but in the opposite direction to the middle guide bar.

OBS

antonym: leno-woven marquisette.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
  • Techniques de tricot diverses

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: