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Record 1 2004-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A plain, closely woven, inexpensive cloth, usually cotton or cotton/man-made fiber blend, characteristically having figured patterns on a white or contrasting background.

OBS

Calico is typically used for aprons, dresses, and quilts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Toile de coton fine, à armure toile, le plus souvent tissée avec des fils de chaîne Nm 56 et de trame Nm 74.

OBS

La contexture [du calicot] peut être plus ou moins serrée et la charge d'apprêt plus importante pour les moins bonnes qualités. Il est commercialisé en écru, blanchi, teint, imprimé.

Spanish

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