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TIGHT WEAVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Fibravyl®
1, record 1, English, Fibravyl%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thanks to the great shrinkage potential of Fibravyl®(60% at 110°C), it is possible to make fabrics with a very tight weave that strengthens the intrinsic qualities of Rhovyl fibres, resulting in even more effective filtration. 1, record 1, English, - Fibravyl%C2%AE
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fibravyl®: A registered trademark of Rhône Poulenc (France). 2, record 1, English, - Fibravyl%C2%AE
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fibravyl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fibravyl®
1, record 1, French, Fibravyl%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grâce au grand potentiel de rétraction du Fibravyl® (60 % à 110 °C), on peut obtenir des tissus dont la construction très serrée renforce les qualités intrinsèques des fibres Rhovyl pour une filtration encore plus efficace. 2, record 1, French, - Fibravyl%C2%AE
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fibravyl® : Marque déposée par Rhône Poulenc (France). 3, record 1, French, - Fibravyl%C2%AE
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fibravyl
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soft shell
1, record 2, English, soft%20shell
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft shells are lightweight, abrasion-resistant garments, that provide warmth, breathability, and wind resistance without a lot of bulk.... Face fabrics are tightly woven nylon or stretchy nylon and spandex blends. A tight weave will block wind, shed snow and light rain, and stand up to abrasion from rocks, trees, and ice. In addition, the fabrics are treated with a durable water repellency(DWR) finish to enhance their water-shedding powers. 2, record 2, English, - soft%20shell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coquille souple
1, record 2, French, coquille%20souple
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vêtements légers résistant bien à l'abrasion et au vent, les coquilles souples offrent un bon équilibre entre chaleur et respirabilité. [...] Faits de nylon tissé serré ou d'un mélange de nylon et de spandex flexibles, les tissus empêchent l'infiltration du vent, de la neige et de la pluie légère. Ces tissus résistent à l'abrasion causée par les rochers, les branches des arbres et la glace. De plus, ils sont traités avec un produit déperlant durable qui optimise leur imperméabilité. 1, record 2, French, - coquille%20souple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- melton
1, record 3, English, melton
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- melton cloth 2, record 3, English, melton%20cloth
correct
- wool melton 3, record 3, English, wool%20melton
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy wool fabric with a very tight, dense weave that is extremely warm and used mainly for coats and outerwear. 4, record 3, English, - melton
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- melton
1, record 3, French, melton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laine melton 2, record 3, French, laine%20melton
feminine noun
- drap national 3, record 3, French, drap%20national
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu de laine très épais et moelleux, armure sergée, feutré, rasé, calandré, aspect drap. 4, record 3, French, - melton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tissu dont on se sert pour faire des costumes, des manteaux. 4, record 3, French, - melton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- downproof
1, record 4, English, downproof
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
downproof fabric: Describes the ability of the fabric to stop the down from working through the fabric’s weave, to the surface of the duvet. 1, record 4, English, - downproof
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is very important that the fabric still allows for good air circulation, even though it has a tight weave. 1, record 4, English, - downproof
Record 4, Key term(s)
- down-proof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antiduvet
1, record 4, French, antiduvet
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- anti-duvet 2, record 4, French, anti%2Dduvet
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le duvet ne passe pas au travers d'un tissu traité anti-duvet. 3, record 4, French, - antiduvet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-06-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cavalry twill
1, record 5, English, cavalry%20twill
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Strong, rugged fabric with a pronounced double twill line on the face and a flatter, single twill line on the back. Made with a steep 63-degree twill weave, worsted yarns and a very tight weave. Used for sportswear, uniforms, coats and suits. 1, record 5, English, - cavalry%20twill
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cavalry twill material
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sergé de cavalerie
1, record 5, French, serg%C3%A9%20de%20cavalerie
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- sergé croisé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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