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BENGALINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A heavy, corded fabric with crosswise ribs of coarse silk, wool, or synthetics, woven with wool or cotton.

OBS

Originally, bengalines were made of a silk, wool, or rayon warp with a worsted or cotton filling and used for dresses, coats, trimmings, and draperies. Modern bengalines are made with filament acetate or polyester warps. Also, some bengalines have fine spun warps with 2- and 3-ply heavier spun yarns for filling cord effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu lourd originaire du Bengale (Inde) et qu'on reconnaît à ses côtes horizontales généralement produites par l'utilisation d'un gros fil de trame [et par] son tissage serré.

OBS

La bengaline est employée pour la fabrication de la lingerie féminine, les vêtements et tissus d'ameublement.

Spanish

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