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WORSTED SPUN YARN [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vigoureux printing
1, record 1, English, vigoureux%20printing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vigoureaux printing 2, record 1, English, vigoureaux%20printing
correct
- vigoreux printing 3, record 1, English, vigoreux%20printing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A printing method in which worsted fibers are printed with the desired color while in sliver form and then process into yarn, producing a mixed color in the spun yarn and woven fabric. 4, record 1, English, - vigoureux%20printing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vigoureux
1, record 1, French, vigoureux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- impression vigoureux 2, record 1, French, impression%20vigoureux
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de teinture dans lequel on imprime transversalement des bandes de couleur sur des rubans de laine peignée. 1, record 1, French, - vigoureux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lors des opérations de filature, le mélange de plusieurs de ces rubans donne finalement un fil présentant des effets de nuances variées. 1, record 1, French, - vigoureux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Wool Industry
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- semi-worsted yarn
1, record 2, English, semi%2Dworsted%20yarn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Yarn spun from sliver carded(not combed) and pin-drafted on worsted spinning system machines. 1, record 2, English, - semi%2Dworsted%20yarn
Record 2, Key term(s)
- semi worsted yarn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie lainière
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fil semi-peigné
1, record 2, French, fil%20semi%2Dpeign%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-04-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blend worsted fabric
1, record 3, English, blend%20worsted%20fabric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - blend%20worsted%20fabric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tissu de laine peignée mélangée
1, record 3, French, tissu%20de%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e%20m%C3%A9lang%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- worsted de mélanges 1, record 3, French, worsted%20de%20m%C3%A9langes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wool worsted fabric
1, record 4, English, wool%20worsted%20fabric
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 4, English, - wool%20worsted%20fabric
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tissu de pure laine peignée
1, record 4, French, tissu%20de%20pure%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- worsted pure laine 1, record 4, French, worsted%20pure%20laine
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-04-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- worsted suiting
1, record 5, English, worsted%20suiting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 5, English, - worsted%20suiting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tissu de laine peignée pour costumes
1, record 5, French, tissu%20de%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e%20pour%20costumes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- worsted pour costumes 1, record 5, French, worsted%20pour%20costumes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- worsted-spun acrylic yarn
1, record 6, English, worsted%2Dspun%20acrylic%20yarn
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any type of machine knitting and hand knitting acrylic yarn containing 50 per cent or more by weight of acrylic fibres and spun on worsted or modified worsted systems. 1, record 6, English, - worsted%2Dspun%20acrylic%20yarn
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- filé acrylique, système laine peignée
1, record 6, French, fil%C3%A9%20acrylique%2C%20syst%C3%A8me%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout genre de filé acrylique pour tricotage mécanique et à la main, contenant au moins 50 pour cent en poids de fibres acryliques, filées selon le système laine peignée ou le système laine peignée modifié. 1, record 6, French, - fil%C3%A9%20acrylique%2C%20syst%C3%A8me%20laine%20peign%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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