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DAMASK [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A firm lustrous fabric (as of linen, cotton, silk, or rayon) made with flat patterns in a satin weave on a plain-woven ground on jacquard looms.

OBS

True damasks are wholly of silk, but the term is now applied to any fabric of wool, linen, or cotton, woven in the manner of the first damasks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe monochrome, à double face, généralement en soie, ornée de dessins satinés, en relief sur fond mat, formés par le tissage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
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Record 2 2002-10-28

English

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

Linen damask: A single damask is made on a five-shaft satin weave; double damask is made on an eight-end satin construction. All damask is made on Jacquard looms. This reversible fabric is very durable ... will launder well, retain luster and [is] all linen. The motifs give the greater strength to the goods ... . Used for coverings, curtains, towels, napkins, and tablecloths.

OBS

Damask: a group of jacquard-woven fabrics with elaborated floral or geometric patterns, made of linen, cotton, wool, etc.

Key term(s)
  • damask

French

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

Tissu ferme et brillant, fait de lin. Façonné sur métier Jacquard avec des motifs donnant un effet opposé à celui du fond. Il est réversible. Utilisation : linge de maison, tissus d'ameublement, etc.

Key term(s)
  • damas

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
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