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ONE HUNDRED PER CENT MERINO WOOL FABRIC [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Wool Industry
OBS

Merino: ... In full merino sheep: A variety of sheep prized for the fineness of its wool ... Also attrib. as merino breed, fleece, flock, stock, wool. ... Merino: A soft woollen material resembling, but finer than, French cashmere, originally manufactured of merino wool.

OBS

Prestige Fibres purchases most materials directly in raw fibre form at origin (i.e. British Wool grown in the U.K, raw Mohair from America, Merino Wool from Australia ... Merino Wool yarns (Pure and Blends).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Industrie lainière
OBS

Laine mérinos: laine serrée, fine et nerveuse. Sa toison lavée à dos pèse 800 à 1 500 grammes.

Spanish

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