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Record 1 1986-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
OBS

Openwork. Material which has openings or spaces that are observed in groundwork of close-textured fabric to improve the motif or effect. It is found in crochet work, embroidery, knitted material, knot work, netting, tatting, leno, or doup-woven fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
DEF

Tricot comportant des mailles reportées transversalement ou latéralement, formant des jours. Ce dessin peut être obtenu sur tricot à base jersey, côte, interlock ou maille retournée.

Spanish

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