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CRAPE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric characterized by a crinkled or puckered surface.

OBS

The effect [of crepe] may be produced in a variety of ways, e.g., by the use of S and Z hard-twisted yarns, by the use of a crêpe weave, or chemical or thermal treatment to produce differential shrinkage.

CONT

Crepes ... They all have a pebbled, rough feel and appearance. Yarns have a high twist in the filling or the warp or both. Most crepes launder well with care.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Crêpe : Toutes les étoffes présentant une surface spéciale et non lisse, grenue, à grains non lisses et parfois élastiques.

OBS

À l'origine, fabriqué en soie, on emploie de nos jours toutes les sortes de fibres, naturelles ou chimiques.

CONT

[...] La demande porte sur la suppression permanente des droits de douane sur les importations de tissus crêpes, à savoir la faille, le crêpe Georgette et le crêpe de Chine [...] destinés à être utilisés dans la confection de vêtements.

OBS

Parmi les crêpes tissés, les plus connus sont : crêpe chiffon, crêpe de Chine, crêpe Georgette, crêpe de laine, crêpe marocain.

Spanish

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