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TIGHTLY WOVEN [28 records]

Record 1 2021-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Equipment (Military)
  • Military Dress
  • Infantry
DEF

The system of belts, pouches, and straps worn by a soldier as part of his [or her] combat uniform.

CONT

In 1951 a new pattern of web equipment was approved for the Canadian Army[. The web equipment] was made in a tightly woven green... cotton web with oxidised blackened brass fittings. Upper and lower rows of eyelets or grommets were used for securing equipment items.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
  • Tenue militaire
  • Infanterie
OBS

équipement à sangles; équipement à sangle de toile : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Electric Cables
CONT

Braid types, such as a lattice braid [that is] more tightly woven, will tend to have a lower radial expansion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Câbles électriques

Spanish

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Record 3 2019-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
  • Blasting (Construction)
DEF

A tightly woven covering of heavy manila rope or wire rope, or chain [and tires] for spreading over material to be blasted for preventing blasted fragments from flying.

OBS

blasting mat: designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
  • Dynamitage (Construction)
DEF

Couverture, fabriquée avec des pneus ou des câbles lourds, utilisée pour éviter la projection de pierres ou d'autres objets résultant du sautage d'explosifs.

OBS

couverture pare-éclats : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lace and Lacework (Textiles)
DEF

A small tightly woven squares or other shapes in bobbin laces – found as ‘spots’ in mesh grounds, in decorative fillings, and together with plaits in guipure laces.

CONT

When working a tally the weaver travels under and over the other threads and is tightened at the right and left, so that the tally first gradually increases in width, then decreases in width back to a point ... the tally will be pulled out of shape.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentelles, tulles et guipures (Textiles)
CONT

Le point d'esprit : c’est le point typique de la dentelle du Puy. Il a la forme d’un carré, d’un ovale, d’un rectangle, d’un losange ou d’une demi-lune. Ce motif sert à embellir une dentelle.

Spanish

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Record 5 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Plastic Arts (General)
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

The original woven edge of a piece of fabric where the weft threads return over the warp threads.

OBS

A selvedge usually is a tightly woven "finished" edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Arts plastiques (Généralités)
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
DEF

Bordure d'origine d'une pièce d'étoffe, dans laquelle les fils de trame passent par-dessus les fils de chaîne.

OBS

Le tissage de la lisière est généralement serré et très soigné.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports and Casual Wear
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
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.

Spanish

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Record 7 2006-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

A multi-strand metallic wire made of several(often 8) strands of the same material that are tightly woven and then formed into a rectangular outer dimension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie

Spanish

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Record 8 2005-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A tightly woven, lustrous cotton or polyester/cotton blend fabric in a plain weave with a crosswise rib.

OBS

[Broadcloth] resembles poplin, but the rib is finer, and [it] always has more picks than poplin ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu très serré, brillant, fait également de coton ou mélange coton présentant des côtes croisées.

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

High tenacity(high strength) nylon in both warp and weft. Balanced, tightly woven constructions. Specialist yarn that incorporates a UV protection system as standard. Double ripstop construction. All fabrics designed to be stitched or taped.

CONT

In spinnaker cloth, one of the greatest challenges is making it as light as possible while retaining strength and incorporating enough yarn to minimize airflow through the weave.

Key term(s)
  • spinakker fabric
  • spinakker cloth
  • spinaker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu de nylon léger et solide utilisé pour confectionner des spinnakers, des sacs, des anoraks, etc.

Spanish

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Record 10 2002-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

Moleskin and Corduroy are rugged cotton fabrics long used in outdoor wear, as trousers, jackets, vests and shirts... a few mills to maintain production of high quality cotton moleskin fabrics. Moleskin and corduroy are both fustian fabrics, woven with a twilled weave to form a thick dense cloth, and having a cut nap on one side. With the moleskin, the fabric is brushed to form the nap... The nap or pile is then sheared to form a uniform surface. The best quality fabrics are very tightly woven from fine threads of long staple cotton... Moleskin, with a brushed nap, is softer than corduroy, and, with uniform thickness, is somewhat more wind resistant... Both [fabrics] however are rugged long lasting materials providing great comfort and good protection from wind chill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Moleskine : De l'anglais mole = taupe et skin = peau. - tissu de coton lourd, résistant et serré pour la confection de vêtements de travail. - Toile de coton revêtue d'un enduit mat ou brillant, ou plastifié pour la fabrication de sacs d'écolier, de trousses, pour recouvrir des sièges de voitures, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
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Record 11 2001-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

The fibers of closed weave fabrics are woven tightly together with a combination of large and small fibers. This results in a restricted flow path and a strong sturdy fabric. Closed weave fabrics are typically used in filtration applications that require a very strong fabric or where high flow rates are not critical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
CONT

Sur un tissu serré comptant un nombre de fils élevé les points seront petits et conviendront bien à des motifs compliqués et élaborés qui ne rendraient pas sur un tissu plus grossier. Un tissu à texture lâche, comptant donc un faible nombre de fils, donnera des points plus gros.

Spanish

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Record 12 2001-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
CONT

bathrobe blanketing : A double-faced fabric woven with a tightly twisted spun warp and two sets of soft spun filling yarns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
OBS

trame : Ensemble des fils passés au travers des fils de chaîne, dans le sens de la largeur, pour constituer un tissu.

Spanish

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Record 13 2001-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A double-faced fabric woven with a tightly twisted spun warp and two sets of soft spun filling yarns. The fabric is thick and warm and its filling yarns are frequently napped to produce a soft surface. Today's blankets are made of spun polyester, acrylic, or polyester/cotton blends.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
CONT

Sac de couchage : [...] Pour dormir au large. Modèle rectangulaire pour les amateurs de confort doux et chaud grâce à la flanelle de coton.

Spanish

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Record 14 2001-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Phraseology
CONT

bathrobe blanketing : A double-faced fabric woven with a tightly twisted spun warp and two sets of soft spun filling yarns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Phraséologie
OBS

chaîne : La chaîne d'un tissu : ensemble des fils disposés suivant la longueur du tissu (opposé à trame).

Spanish

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Record 15 2001-03-21

English

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

bathrobe blanketing : A double-faced fabric woven with a tightly twisted spun warp and two sets of soft spun filling yarns.

French

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

chaîne : La chaîne d'un tissu : ensemble des fils disposés suivant la longueur du tissu (opposé à trame).

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

airplane fabric : A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

airplane fabric : A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
CONT

[...] produits qui sont enduits soit d'un revêtement qui rend le tissu hydrofuge, soit d'une membrane plastique qui imperméabilise le tissu.

Spanish

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Record 18 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton. During World War I, the fabric was treated with a cellulose acetate dope and used to cover the wings, tail, and fuselage of airplanes. Today, similar fabrics made from nylon or polyester/cotton blends are used in rainwear and sportswear.

Key term(s)
  • airplane linen

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 19 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

airplane fabric : A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton... the fabric was treated with a cellulose acetate dope and used to cover the wings, tail, and fuselage of airplanes. Today, similar fabrics made from nylon or polyester/cotton blends are used in rainwear and sportswear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 20 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

airplane fabric : A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric... the fabric was treated with a cellulose acetate dope and used to cover the wings, tail, and fuselage of airplanes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

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Record 21 2001-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

airplane fabric : A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton... the fabric was treated with a cellulose acetate dope and used to cover the wings, tail, and fuselage of airplanes. Today, similar fabrics made from nylon or polyester/cotton blends are used in rainwear and sportswear.

Key term(s)
  • polyester-cotton blend

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 22 2000-12-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
CONT

The ceinture fléchée, or arrowhead sash, was one of the famous badges of the voyageur. The ceinture fléchée had many uses. It was used for warmth, as a tump line and a support on the portage, as an emergency rope, and as a mark of distinction and origin. When tightly woven and treated with beeswax, it could even be used as a cup. Originally, ceintures fléchées were woven by hand using a technique called "finger weaving". Later, sashes, were machine loomed in England for the Canadian mass market. The term "fléchée" refers specifically to the original arrowhead design, but there were many other patterns. The chevron, the "flammes"(flames), the "éclairs"(ligtening bolts), the "W"(double chevron), and the "tête de flèche"(large two-tone arrowhead) were also used. Colors and patterns were distinctive of various regions. Probably the most famous of all sashes were those from the Assomption area of Lower Canada, which had multiple multi-colored lightning-bolts(éclairs) flanking a central red core.

Key term(s)
  • arrow-head sash

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires

Spanish

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Record 23 1999-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

Backing yarn: in a pile fabric ... the base yarn that holds the pile yarn in place; formed by the stuffer yarn and the warp and filling yarn in the fabric.

DEF

Backing Yarn: The yarn normally found on the inside of a fleece garment. Usually napped to create the soft lining of fleece.

CONT

In carpets, pile refers to the face yarn, as opposed to backing or support yarn.

CONT

Kraftcord-A tightly twisted yarn made from plant fibers and used as backing yarn in woven carpet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
CONT

Dans les tapis, le velours désigne le fil d'endroit par opposition au fil de renfort ou de support.

Spanish

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Record 24 1991-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
CONT

The technique [of hair weaving] involves taking a small hairpiece-a very fine net with false hair attached to it, placing the net against the scalp, and weaving together the false hair with what real, natural hair remains growing on the man's scalp. It is much like weaving a basket. And it is woven very, very tightly, and as close as possible to the scalp.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
CONT

Le [tissage des cheveux] consiste à poser sur le cuir chevelu un petit postiche (un filet très mince auquel sont attachés les faux cheveux) et de "tisser" ces cheveux à ceux, naturels, qui poussent encore sur la tête du sujet comme on tisserait plus ou moins un panier d'osier. Le tissage doit se faire très serré et aussi proche que possible du cuir chevelu.

Spanish

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Record 25 1988-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
OBS

Worsted : A general term applied to fabrics and yarns from combed wool and wool blends. Worsted yarn is smooth-surfaced, and spun from evenly combed long staple. Worsted fabric is made from worsted yarns and is tightly woven with a smooth, "hard" surface. Gabardine and serge are examples of worsted fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 26 1988-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
OBS

Worsted : A general term applied to fabrics and yarns from combed wool and wool blends. Worsted yarn is smooth-surfaced, and spun from evenly combed long staple. Worsted fabric is made from worsted yarns and is tightly woven with a smooth, "hard" surface. Gabardine and serge are examples of worsted fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 27 1988-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
OBS

Worsted : A general term applied to fabrics and yarns from combed wool and wool blends. Worsted yarn is smooth-surfaced, and spun from evenly combed long staple. Worsted fabric is made from worsted yarns and is tightly woven with a smooth, "hard" surface. Gabardine and serge are examples of worsted fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 28 1985-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Kernmantels, or core-and-sheath ropes,... are made of a core of twisted, braided, or parallel strands enclosed in a tightly woven outer sheath. [They] have become very popular because of superior handling qualities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Actuellement, toutes les cordes en nylon d'alpinisme sont constituées d'une gaine tressée autour d'une âme.

Spanish

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