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CAVALRY TWILL MATERIAL [1 record]

Record 1 1997-06-17

English

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

Strong, rugged fabric with a pronounced double twill line on the face and a flatter, single twill line on the back. Made with a steep 63-degree twill weave, worsted yarns and a very tight weave. Used for sportswear, uniforms, coats and suits.

Key term(s)
  • cavalry twill material

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
Key term(s)
  • sergé croisé

Spanish

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