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WOVEN GARMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Textile Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations
1, record 1, English, Weavers%2C%20knitters%20and%20other%20fabric%20making%20occupations
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operators in this unit group operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. This unit group also includes workers who perform activities such as reproducing patterns, drawing-in and tying warps and setting up looms. They are employed by textile companies and by garment and mattress manufacturing companies. 1, record 1, English, - Weavers%2C%20knitters%20and%20other%20fabric%20making%20occupations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9442: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Weavers%2C%20knitters%20and%20other%20fabric%20making%20occupations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Industries du textile
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Tisseurs/tisseuses, tricoteurs/tricoteuses et autres opérateurs/opératrices de machines textiles
1, record 1, French, Tisseurs%2Ftisseuses%2C%20tricoteurs%2Ftricoteuses%20et%20autres%20op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20textiles
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les opérateurs de ce groupe de base font fonctionner des machines qui servent à transformer les filés et les fils en produits tissés, non tissés et tricotés tels que des étoffes, des dentelles, des tapis, des cordes, des tissus industriels, des articles de bonneterie, des tricots ou des tissus à piquer et à broder. Ce groupe de base comprend également les travailleurs qui reproduisent des patrons, enfilent et nouent les chaînes et montent les métiers à tisser. Ils travaillent pour des filatures de textiles et des entreprises de fabrication de vêtements et de matelas. 1, record 1, French, - Tisseurs%2Ftisseuses%2C%20tricoteurs%2Ftricoteuses%20et%20autres%20op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20textiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9442 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Tisseurs%2Ftisseuses%2C%20tricoteurs%2Ftricoteuses%20et%20autres%20op%C3%A9rateurs%2Fop%C3%A9ratrices%20de%20machines%20textiles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intelligent biomedical clothing
1, record 2, English, intelligent%20biomedical%20clothing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IBC 2, record 2, English, IBC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Clothes] that can combine the function of sophisticated medical devices with the comfort and user-friendliness of apparel products ... 3, record 2, English, - intelligent%20biomedical%20clothing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Development of a biomedical clothing for ambulatory telemonitoring of human vital parameters is described... A T-shirt made from textile with woven wires and incorporating four smooth dry EKG electrodes [electrocardiogram electrodes], a breath rate sensor, a shock/fall detector and two temperature sensors. The garment is equipped for the signal pre-computing and transmission through a miniature GSM/GPRS module[ Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service module] kept on a belt together with the power supply. 2, record 2, English, - intelligent%20biomedical%20clothing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vêtement biomédical intelligent
1, record 2, French, v%C3%AAtement%20biom%C3%A9dical%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Vêtement] intégrant divers capteurs enfouis dans le tissu, mais également une électronique plus classique chargée de recevoir les données brutes, puis de les transmettre sans fil vers un ordinateur, où directement vers un centre médicalisé. 1, record 2, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20biom%C3%A9dical%20intelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour aller plus loin dans l'intégration au tissu, les recherches s'orientent vers la mise au point d'une électronique « tissable », constituée de fibres dotées de propriétés de conduction du courant, de génération d'énergie, voire de stockage de données. 1, record 2, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20biom%C3%A9dical%20intelligent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waste fabric
1, record 3, English, waste%20fabric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The waste fabric, whether woven or knitted, that is left after a garment has been cut out. The term also covers piece ends and discarded pattern bunches. 1, record 3, English, - waste%20fabric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chutes de tissu
1, record 3, French, chutes%20de%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- retailles 1, record 3, French, retailles
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Morceau d'étoffe [...] qui reste après une coupe et est inutilisé. 2, record 3, French, - chutes%20de%20tissu
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chute de tissu
- retaille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Patterns
- Applications of Automation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computerized pattern grading
1, record 4, English, computerized%20pattern%20grading
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computerized Pattern Grading & Marker Making : A state-of-the-art Gerber Technology AccuMark Computer system is used to produce... accurate and efficient markers, grading, and patterns. This computer maximizes fabric utilization in every application; garment patterns or non-garment patterns such as accessory patterns. The variable in the width of the fabric; directional or non-directional, woven or non-woven is factored in to guarantee optimum fabric utilization and cost effectiveness. 2, record 4, English, - computerized%20pattern%20grading
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The factory itself uses a computerized pattern grading, marker making and design system to simplify these previously labor intensive functions. With the factory being relatively small in size, cutting is still done manually, not by computer. 3, record 4, English, - computerized%20pattern%20grading
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gradation informatisée de patrons
1, record 4, French, gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20de%20patrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- gradation informatisée des patrons 1, record 4, French, gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20des%20patrons
correct, feminine noun
- gradation informatisée de patronages 2, record 4, French, gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20de%20patronages
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gradation informatisée de patronages : [...] le système modulaire AM-5 offre : la gradation automatique, informatisée de patronages, conformément aux règles de gradation mémorisées ou digitalisées. 2, record 4, French, - gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20de%20patrons
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La gradation : C'est une technique qui permet d'obtenir à partir d'une taille de base [...] un vêtement dans différentes tailles. 3, record 4, French, - gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20de%20patrons
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe deux sortes de gradations : la gradation informatisée et la gradation manuelle. 1, record 4, French, - gradation%20informatis%C3%A9e%20de%20patrons
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Sewing Notions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dress form
1, record 5, English, dress%20form
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mannequin 2, record 5, English, mannequin
correct
- manikin 3, record 5, English, manikin
correct
- lay figure 4, record 5, English, lay%20figure
correct
- figure 3, record 5, English, figure
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden figure or model of the human figure used by tailors, dress designers, etc., for fitting or making clothes. 5, record 5, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The original dress forms were shapeless, willow-caned, woven mounds that were padded to individual specifications. The more recent dress forms are made of metal, canvas, and handmolded papier-mâché, with collapsible shoulders and armplates that allow the garment to be slipped freely over the form. 6, record 5, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lay figures are used by artists and for window displays. 7, record 5, English, - dress%20form
Record 5, Key term(s)
- lay-figure
- mannikin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Mode
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 5, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moulage ou armature servant de support pour la confection et les essayages de vêtements. 2, record 5, French, - mannequin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foam-back fabrics
1, record 6, English, foam%2Dback%20fabrics
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- foambacks 2, record 6, English, foambacks
correct
- foam fabric 3, record 6, English, foam%20fabric
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Foam-back fabrics. A new development in the manufacture of fabric is to apply to the back of a woven or knitted fabric a very thin layer of synthetic foam sheeting... The presence of the foam layer confers great warmth and induces the garment to retain its shape better during wear. 1, record 6, English, - foam%2Dback%20fabrics
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 6 highlights of Winter 98-99 update fashion: softness, mystery and brilliance ... Clean college: Large, clean, irregular checks over featherweight nylon grounds, associated with imitation leather or quilting, real extra dark denim or printed denim, foambacks and compact double-faced fabrics. 2, record 6, English, - foam%2Dback%20fabrics
Record 6, Key term(s)
- foam-back fabric
- foam back fabric
- foamback
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- intermousse
1, record 6, French, intermousse
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mousse 2, record 6, French, mousse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intermousse : Tissus fabriqués aux USA [...]. Ils prennent le nom d'Intermousse lorsqu'ils sont fabriqués en France. Ils sont réalisés en intercalant entre deux étoffes, tissus, jerseys ou étoffes non tissées, une feuille de mousse synthétique [...]. Les feuilles de mousse très souples sont unies aux tissus par collage. Ces tissus calorifugés présentent de grandes qualités : souplesse, élasticité, infroissabilité et indéformabilité, légèreté. La protection thermique est très importante, le lavage est facile et le repassage inutile. 3, record 6, French, - intermousse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mousse de nylon : tricot de nylon assez épais et très extensible. Bas, chaussettes en mousse de nylon, 1, record 6, French, - intermousse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- foam sheeting
1, record 7, English, foam%20sheeting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- flexible foam sheet 2, record 7, English, flexible%20foam%20sheet
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foam-back fabrics. A new development in the manufacture of fabric is to apply to the back of a woven or knitted fabric a very thin layer of synthetic foam sheeting... The presence of the foam layer confers great warmth and induces the garment to retain its shape better during wear. 1, record 7, English, - foam%20sheeting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- feuille de mousse très souple
1, record 7, French, feuille%20de%20mousse%20tr%C3%A8s%20souple
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- feuille de mousse 1, record 7, French, feuille%20de%20mousse
correct, feminine noun
- mousse 2, record 7, French, mousse
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intermousse [...] : Ils [tissus] sont réalisés en intercalant entre deux étoffes, tissus, jerseys ou étoffes non tissées, une feuille de mousse synthétique (en polyester généralement). Les feuilles de mousse très souples sont unies aux tissus par collage. Ces tissus calorifugés présentent de grandes qualités [...]. 3, record 7, French, - feuille%20de%20mousse%20tr%C3%A8s%20souple
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mousse de nylon : tricot de nylon assez épais et très extensible. Bas, chaussettes en mousse de nylon, 4, record 7, French, - feuille%20de%20mousse%20tr%C3%A8s%20souple
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-04-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (General)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- belting
1, record 8, English, belting
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- belts 1, record 8, English, belts
correct, plural
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Belting : A stiff knitted or woven fabric, varying from ½ to 2 inches(1. 25 to 5cm) in width, used in waistbands to hold the garment in place. The fabrics include buckram, canvas and grosgrain. 2, record 8, English, - belting
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Belts ... belting (except machinery belts): clothing or clothing accessories: of leather, of plastic materials, of rubber (including corset-belts), of textile ..., for occupational use (e.g., electricians, window-cleaners’) ... 3, record 8, English, - belting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ceintures
1, record 8, French, ceintures
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ceintures : accessoires du vêtement (ceintures de dessus) : en bonneterie élastique ou caoutchoutée; en caoutchouc vulcanisé non durci; en cuir naturel, artificiel ou reconstitué; en matières plastiques artificielles; en métaux précieux ou en plaqués ou doublés de métaux précieux; en tissu; autres ceintures de parure [...] autres : ceintures-corsets et articles similaires (ceintures de grossesse) [...] ceinture hygiéniques en tissus ou en bonneterie, même élastiques; ceintures médico-chirurgicales; ceintures porte-jarretelles en tissus ou en bonneterie, même élastiques; ceintures professionnelles de bûcherons, d'électriciens, d'aviateurs, etc.; ceintures de sauvetage [...] 1, record 8, French, - ceintures
Record 8, Key term(s)
- ceinture
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-08-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- speed skating skin suit
1, record 9, English, speed%20skating%20skin%20suit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- speed skating stretch suit 1, record 9, English, speed%20skating%20stretch%20suit
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Today's preferred racing wear-which has been nicknamed the body condom because it covers the skater from head to foot-gives speed skaters the look of comic book superheroes. The aim is to create the smoothest surface possible in a woven garment and thereby minimize the energy the skater loses to turbulence in the air. 2, record 9, English, - speed%20skating%20skin%20suit
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Speed skating term(s). 3, record 9, English, - speed%20skating%20skin%20suit
Record 9, Key term(s)
- body condom
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- combinaison mono-pièce de patinage de vitesse
1, record 9, French, combinaison%20mono%2Dpi%C3%A8ce%20de%20patinage%20de%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage de vitesse. 2, record 9, French, - combinaison%20mono%2Dpi%C3%A8ce%20de%20patinage%20de%20vitesse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-09-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- interfacing
1, record 10, English, interfacing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A woven or non-woven fabric or material used to provide body and substance to a garment. Almost any type of fabric may be utilized. Selection of type of material to use depends upon fabric weight, flexibility, stiffness, and other specific properties pertinent to the task at hand. Some woven trademarks used include Arms, hair-canvas, Hymo, Lamicel, Siri, and Wigan... 1, record 10, English, - interfacing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entoilage
1, record 10, French, entoilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entoilage ajoute de la rigidité et du «corps» au vêtement en lui donnant la forme voulue à certains endroits. Il sert également à renforcer les parties qui subissent beaucoup de tension comme les poches et les fermetures. On taille ordinairement l'entoilage de la dimension de la parementure et on l'insère entre la parementure et le vêtement (...) On trouve sur le marché trois tissus d'entoilage principaux : les toiles, les synthétiques et les préencollés. Ils se présentent tous trois en une variété de pesanteurs et de textures et en différents coloris de pastel et foncés. Indépendamment du genre d'entoilage utilisé, sa pesanteur doit convenir à celle du tissu du vêtement. 1, record 10, French, - entoilage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- woven elastic
1, record 11, English, woven%20elastic
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Woven elastics are usually softer; woven construction enables them to maintain their original width when stretched. Wovens curl less than braided elastics, and so can easily be stitched to a garment. 1, record 11, English, - woven%20elastic
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- élastique tissé
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9lastique%20tiss%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les élastiques tissés sont plus souples et conservent leur forme quand on les étire. Ils roulent moins que les élastiques tressés et se cousent plus facilement sur les vêtements. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9lastique%20tiss%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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