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Record 1 2001-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bast Fibres (Textiles)
CONT

Linen thread is twice as strong as cotton but more delicate and suitable for use in the manufacture of lace.

OBS

Used also for sewing and embroidery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fibres textiles libériennes
CONT

Pour la mercerie : Fil de lin : bouton et tricotage [...] toutes les coutures (main ou machine) [...] - Fil de lin câblé glacé sur cône pour maroquinerie fine. - Points forts : fils de lin câblés glacés dans des numéros très fins pour la maroquinerie de luxe et la sellerie.

OBS

En anglais «yarn» désigne les fils réservés au tissage et au tricotage industriel; «thread » est employé pour désigner le fil qui sert à la fabrication des dentelles, le fil à coudre, à broder, etc.

Spanish

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