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Record 1 2000-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

Silk waste from the reeling process, especially the outer waste (floss).

CONT

Short outside fibers of the silkworm's cocoon, the inner fibers from the cocoon, and the fiber from pierced cocoons are known as frisons and are made into spun silk yarns. Fibers are cut into fairly uniform lengths, combed, and twisted into yarns ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Déchet de soie naturelle produit lors du battage des cocons, avant leur dévidage.

Spanish

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