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WORSTED SUITING [2 records]

Record 1 2022-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A light-to medium-weight wool flannel or worsted suiting fabric, often navy blue or dark grey, distinguished by a pattern of light-colored woven stripes that resemble chalk lines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe qui présente de fines rayures longitudinales, espacées de 1 à 3 cm, à l'origine tissu de prédilection pour les tenues des joueurs de tennis.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

bouclé : Staple suiting fabric on the order of worsted cheviot with drawn-out, looped yarn in construction that provides a ring appearance to the face of the goods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
DEF

Fil fantaisie comportant des boucles qui confèrent au tissu un aspect rugueux.

Spanish

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