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chenille yarn [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A yarn with fuzzy pile protruding from all sides, cut from a woven chenille weft fabric.

CONT

Chenille yarns are made from all fibers, and they are used as filling in fabrics and for embroidery, fringes, and tassels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Fil fantaisie formé par des brins de soie pris dans chaque torsion de fil de coton ou de soie, et dont on se sert pour exécuter une broderie ayant l'aspect de velours si les brins sont courts, et de peluche s'ils sont longs.

Spanish

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