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DRESS FABRIC [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bouclé
1, record 1, English, boucl%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bouclé fabric 2, record 1, English, boucl%C3%A9%20fabric
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric woven or knitted from curled or specially twisted yarn, [with] small loops on the surface, which gives it a kinky appearance. 3, record 1, English, - boucl%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The curls do not cover the entire surface [of the fabric] but occur at intervals, distinguishing it from astrakhan. Often made in coating weights but also in lighter weights for dress goods and sweaters. 3, record 1, English, - boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouclé
1, record 1, French, boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tissu bouclé 2, record 1, French, tissu%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe de laine, de soie ou autre qui comprend dans son armure un fil bouclette de fantaisie. 3, record 1, French, - boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- paramatta
1, record 2, English, paramatta
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- parramatta 2, record 2, English, parramatta
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light, twilled dress fabric, having a silk or cotton warp and a woolen weft. 3, record 2, English, - paramatta
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- paramatta
1, record 2, French, paramatta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- orléans croisé 1, record 2, French, orl%C3%A9ans%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe légère à armure sergé, en coton ou soie et laine. 1, record 2, French, - paramatta
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- henrietta
1, record 3, English, henrietta
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light-weight dress fabric, sometimes with a silk warp. 1, record 3, English, - henrietta
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- henrietta
1, record 3, French, henrietta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu laine et soie imitant le cachemire. 1, record 3, French, - henrietta
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ancelia
1, record 4, English, ancelia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dress fabric made of a cotton warp and mixed wool weft... which, when dyed, produced contrasts in colours. 1, record 4, English, - ancelia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ancelia
1, record 4, French, ancelia
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu armuré, chaîne lin ou coton, trame laine. 1, record 4, French, - ancelia
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dome ventilator cap
1, record 5, English, dome%20ventilator%20cap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constables’ Universal Pattern Helmet... The helmet was constructed of layers of cork and covered in cotton fabric. The brass spike and dome base... were used when in full dress uniform. They were replaced by a white, cloth-covered, dome ventilator cap when wearing the undress uniform. 2, record 5, English, - dome%20ventilator%20cap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1878 the last of the infantry shakos was replaced by the Home Service blue cloth, spiked, helmet. The Foreign Service Helmet was dyed khaki for active service and a dome ventilator was supplied in lieu of the full dress spike. 3, record 5, English, - dome%20ventilator%20cap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- casque colonial à cimier
1, record 5, French, casque%20colonial%20%C3%A0%20cimier
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le casque colonial. À l'origine, celui-ci était constitué par du piqué de coton fixé sur une forme en osier, entouré d'un voile et surmonté d'une sorte de cimier par où se faisait l'aération. 1, record 5, French, - casque%20colonial%20%C3%A0%20cimier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- organza
1, record 6, English, organza
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very thin, stiff plain-weave silk or man-made fibred fabric used for neckwear, formal dress and trimmings. 1, record 6, English, - organza
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- organza
1, record 6, French, organza
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soie rigide et très mince tissée unie, ou tissu de fibre manufacturé, utilisé pour garnitures de cou, robes de gala. 1, record 6, French, - organza
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-07-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Wool Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drugget
1, record 7, English, drugget
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coarse woven fabric, all of wool or half wool, half silk or linen, formerly used as dress material. 2, record 7, English, - drugget
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Industrie lainière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- droguet
1, record 7, French, droguet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autrefois, étoffe à rayures en laine ou laine et soie avec des diagonales ou des nervures. 1, record 7, French, - droguet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette étoffe] était utilisée dans la fabrication de robes de femme, châles. 1, record 7, French, - droguet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Military Dress
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sweatpants
1, record 8, English, sweatpants
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- sweat pants 2, record 8, English, sweat%20pants
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The long, loose pants made of a warm, absorbent fabric such as fleece-lined cotton, and having a string-tied or elasticized waist and, often, knitted cuffs at the ankles, worn for warm-up exercises, or as all-purpose casual dress. 2, record 8, English, - sweatpants
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The currently approved sub-projects are: ... the improved environmental clothing system, comprising sweatshirts, sweatpants, combat coat, combat overpants, parka and overalls. 3, record 8, English, - sweatpants
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Tenue militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pantalon en molleton
1, record 8, French, pantalon%20en%20molleton
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-projets qui ont été approuvés pour l'instant sont les suivants [...] Le système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) : chandail et pantalon en molleton, veste et pantalon de combat, parka et salopette. 1, record 8, French, - pantalon%20en%20molleton
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Military Dress
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sweatshirt
1, record 9, English, sweatshirt
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- sweat shirt 2, record 9, English, sweat%20shirt
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long-sleeved, usually collarless pullover, made of a warm, absorbent fabric such as fleece-lined cotton, worn for outdoor sports, warm-up exercises, or as all-purpose casual dress. 3, record 9, English, - sweatshirt
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The currently approved sub-projects are: ... the improved environmental clothing system, comprising sweatshirts, sweatpants, combat coat, combat overpants, parka and overalls. 4, record 9, English, - sweatshirt
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Tenue militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chandail en molleton
1, record 9, French, chandail%20en%20molleton
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pull molletonné 2, record 9, French, pull%20molletonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-projets qui ont été approuvés pour l'instant sont les suivants [...] Le système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) : chandail et pantalon en molleton, veste et pantalon de combat, parka et salopette. 1, record 9, French, - chandail%20en%20molleton
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-03-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- middle layer
1, record 10, English, middle%20layer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- second layer 2, record 10, English, second%20layer
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion... Inside layer : Wicking underlayers(synthetic fabric). Middle layers : Warm insulating layers(synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer : Windproof, waterproof shell layer(GoreTex/coated nylon). 3, record 10, English, - middle%20layer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The parka is the top layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. It may be worn over combat clothing or over the inner layer fleece or in extreme cold is worn over both middle (combat jacket) and inner layer (fleece). 4, record 10, English, - middle%20layer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- couche intermédiaire
1, record 10, French, couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 10, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 1, record 10, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inner layer
1, record 11, English, inner%20layer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- inside layer 2, record 11, English, inside%20layer
correct
- first layer 3, record 11, English, first%20layer
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The clothing that is the first layer next to the skin. 4, record 11, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion... Inside layer : Wicking underlayers(synthetic fabric). Middle layers : Warm insulating layers(synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer : Windproof, waterproof shell layer(GoreTex/coated nylon). 2, record 11, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The parka is the top layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. It may be worn over combat clothing or over the inner layer fleece or in extreme cold is worn over both middle (combat jacket) and inner layer (fleece). 5, record 11, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary purpose of [this] layer is to absorb perspiration and pass the moisture onto the second layer. 4, record 11, English, - inner%20layer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- couche intérieure
1, record 11, French, couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 11, French, - couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 3, record 11, French, - couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- outer layer
1, record 12, English, outer%20layer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- top layer 2, record 12, English, top%20layer
correct
- third layer 3, record 12, English, third%20layer
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion... Inside layer : Wicking underlayers(synthetic fabric). Middle layers : Warm insulating layers(synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer : Windproof, waterproof shell layer(GoreTex/coated nylon). 4, record 12, English, - outer%20layer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- couche extérieure
1, record 12, French, couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 12, French, - couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 3, record 12, French, - couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- linen cambric
1, record 13, English, linen%20cambric
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- cambric 1, record 13, English, cambric
correct
- handkerchief linen 1, record 13, English, handkerchief%20linen
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Linen cambric : Cloth may be sheer or coarse; of plain weave, Known also as handkerchief linen. Used also for dress goods. If fairly good quality is used, fabric will give excellent wear and service. Material is sized and gives neat appearance after laundering. 1, record 13, English, - linen%20cambric
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cambric: the name is derived from Cambrai, France, where linen cambric was first made. 2, record 13, English, - linen%20cambric
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- batiste de Cambrai
1, record 13, French, batiste%20de%20Cambrai
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- batiste 2, record 13, French, batiste
correct, feminine noun
- batiste de lin 3, record 13, French, batiste%20de%20lin
feminine noun
- batiste de fil 4, record 13, French, batiste%20de%20fil
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Batiste : Tissu très fin, très léger et d'aspect brillant exécuté avec une armure toile. A l'origine, réalisée avec des fils de lin, elle est maintenant également tissée avec des fils de coton ou de coton/polyester. Utilisée dans la confection de la lingerie féminine, de mouchoirs, couettes et duvets. Doit son nom à l'inventeur Baptiste Chambray qui vivait à Cambrai au XIIIème siècle. 5, record 13, French, - batiste%20de%20Cambrai
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- batista
1, record 13, Spanish, batista
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- cambray 1, record 13, Spanish, cambray
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-11-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- basic suit
1, record 14, English, basic%20suit
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
basic suit made out of wool and rayon dress yarns has 2 jackets. One done in fairisle with chenille and one which is very basic in stockinette with pockets and welts depending upon the fabric used it can be worn for business or festive occasions. 1, record 14, English, - basic%20suit
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Mode
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- costume basique
1, record 14, French, costume%20basique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les costumes basiques [...] costumes classiques pour homme sont présentés [...] sous le titre générique «les costumes de l'homme élégant» [...] ils se composent toujours des mêmes éléments : veste droite 3 boutons fente dans le dos poches passepoilées [...] ces vêtements doivent se conserver plusieurs années et ainsi demeurer indémodables. 1, record 14, French, - costume%20basique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- broken rib
1, record 15, English, broken%20rib
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
barathea : A fine dress fabric with a silk warp and worsted filling, woven in a broken filling rib which completely covers the warp. 1, record 15, English, - broken%20rib
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- côte brisée
1, record 15, French, c%C3%B4te%20bris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- silk warp
1, record 16, English, silk%20warp
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
barathea : A fine dress fabric with a silk warp and worsted filling, woven in a broken filling rib which completely covers the warp. 1, record 16, English, - silk%20warp
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Soieries
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- chaîne en soie
1, record 16, French, cha%C3%AEne%20en%20soie
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- chaîne de soie 1, record 16, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20soie
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaîne : Fils courant dans le sens de la longueur du tissu tel qu'il est produit. 2, record 16, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20en%20soie
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- worsted filling
1, record 17, English, worsted%20filling
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
barathea : A fine dress fabric with a silk warp and worsted filling, woven in a broken filling rib which completely covers the warp. 1, record 17, English, - worsted%20filling
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- trame peignée
1, record 17, French, trame%20peign%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trame : Ensemble des fils passés au travers des fils de chaîne, dans le sens de la largeur, pour constituer un tissu. 2, record 17, French, - trame%20peign%C3%A9e
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- charmeen
1, record 18, English, charmeen
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine worsted dress fabric with steep will : also made in cotton. 1, record 18, English, - charmeen
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- charmine
1, record 18, French, charmine
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement donné par l'industrie textile Satéxil. 1, record 18, French, - charmine
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Bedding
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- percale bed sheeting
1, record 19, English, percale%20bed%20sheeting
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A feather mattress filled with snow goose down [...]. Fine percale bed sheeting (250 threads per inch) will provide you with the ultimate in softness. 1, record 19, English, - percale%20bed%20sheeting
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percale : A closely woven, plain weave, spun fabric used for dress goods and sheetings, generally 80 x 80 threads per inch or better. 2, record 19, English, - percale%20bed%20sheeting
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Literie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- draps de percale
1, record 19, French, draps%20de%20percale
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- draps de lit en percale 2, record 19, French, draps%20de%20lit%20en%20percale
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grosse couette de duvet d'oie blanche [...] Draps de percale de haute qualité [...]. 3, record 19, French, - draps%20de%20percale
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- silk croisé
1, record 20, English, silk%20crois%C3%A9
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A twill silk dress fabric. The term croisé is the French word for twill. 1, record 20, English, - silk%20crois%C3%A9
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- croisé en soie
1, record 20, French, crois%C3%A9%20en%20soie
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- twill 1, record 20, French, twill
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Croisé 1) Armure : elle donne un effet de côtes obliques inclinées d'une lisière à l'autre, côtes et intervalles étant de largeur égale. Contrairement à l'armure sergé qui donne un aspect différent de chaque côté du tissu, dans l'armure croisé les deux côtés sont identiques. 2) Tissu : par extension, le tissu réalisé dans cette armure. Dans la production des croisés, les croisés de coton représentent une part prépondérante mais on réalise des croisés de laine, des croisés [...] en soie et en textiles chimiques. 1, record 20, French, - crois%C3%A9%20en%20soie
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Twill : En soierie : Tissu souple, d'armure sergé, à fines côtes obliques. À l'origine en soie, il s'en fait de nos jours en fibres artificielles. Il est teint en pièce ou imprimé. Emploi : chemisiers, robes, châles, cravates, écharpes... . 1, record 20, French, - crois%C3%A9%20en%20soie
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1999-06-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- altesse
1, record 21, English, altesse
specific
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name used for a fine, plain weave silk dress fabric with crepe yarn filling. 1, record 21, English, - altesse
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- crêpe
1, record 21, French, cr%C3%AApe
generic
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu présentant un aspect ondulé caractéristique, obtenu par l'emploi de fils à forte torsion, dits crêpe. 1, record 21, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-11-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- opera hat
1, record 22, English, opera%20hat
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a man's hat worn with evening dress having a narrow brim and a high cylindrical crown with slightly concave sides and consisting usually of dull silky fabric stretched over a steel frame that may be collapsed by a spring device. 1, record 22, English, - opera%20hat
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- chapeau claque
1, record 22, French, chapeau%20claque
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chapeau à haute forme pouvant être aplati par le jeu d'un ressort intérieur de manière à être porté sous le bras. 1, record 22, French, - chapeau%20claque
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y eut d'abord le chapeau élastique, vers 1825/30 qui semble avoir eu l'inconvénient de se déformer; il fut détrôné par le chapeau Gibus dont le ressort d'un maniement facile maintenait la forme très rigide lorsqu'elle était redressée; apparu en 1823, il fut porté, pour les soirées et le théâtre jusqu'au début du 20e s. 1, record 22, French, - chapeau%20claque
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- fitting shell
1, record 23, English, fitting%20shell
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- garment shell 1, record 23, English, garment%20shell
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fitting shell is made from a basic pattern-it may be a dress, pants, or just a bodice-sewed in inexpensive fabric and used exclusively for solving fitting problems. 1, record 23, English, - fitting%20shell
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... garment shell should ideally be worn by the person for whom it is intended, with another person checking for fitting details. 1, record 23, English, - fitting%20shell
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de préessayage
1, record 23, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- vêtement de pré-essayage 2, record 23, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dessayage
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- toile d'essayage 2, record 23, French, toile%20d%27essayage
correct, feminine noun
- toile de préessayage 1, record 23, French, toile%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
correct, feminine noun
- toile de pré-essayage 2, record 23, French, toile%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dessayage
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vêtement de pré-essayage se construit avec un patron dans un tissu peu coûteux, et n'est utilisé que pour l'ajustement. Lorsque vous aurez rectifié ce vêtement de pré-essayage pour qu'il convienne à vos mesures, reportez les rectifications sur le patron qui devient [...] le patron type. 2, record 23, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1987-08-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- warp piqué
1, record 24, English, warp%20piqu%C3%A9
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Warp piqué is a lighter weight Bedford cord fabric, used for dress goods. 1, record 24, English, - warp%20piqu%C3%A9
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- piqué de chaîne
1, record 24, French, piqu%C3%A9%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le piqué de chaîne est une forme plus légère du tissu côte cheval et est utilisée pour habits de gala. 1, record 24, French, - piqu%C3%A9%20de%20cha%C3%AEne
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- poult-de-soie 1, record 25, English, poult%2Dde%2Dsoie
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a soft, ribbed silk fabric, used esp. for dress. 1, record 25, English, - poult%2Dde%2Dsoie
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- pou-de-soie 1, record 25, French, pou%2Dde%2Dsoie
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- pout-de-soie 1, record 25, French, pout%2Dde%2Dsoie
- poult-de-soie 1, record 25, French, poult%2Dde%2Dsoie
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--taffetas souple et épais, présentant des côtes perpendiculaires à la lisière, dues à la trame brillante, assez grosse [Pl. des poux-de-soie, pouts-de-soie ou poults-de-soie.] 1, record 25, French, - pou%2Dde%2Dsoie
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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