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UPHOLSTERY VELVET [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

A velvet-type fabric with either cut or uncut pile [that is] used for drapes and upholstery [and that is] heavy, wide [and] made plain or patterned.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
CONT

Aujourd'hui, contrairement à autrefois, il existe une multitude de fibres synthétiques (viscose, polyester) à partir desquelles on fabrique du velours d'ameublement. Elles sont souvent mélangées aux matières naturelles pour attribuer aux velours de nouvelles caractéristiques : prix raisonnable, facilité d'usage, lustre particulier, originalité esthétique ...

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