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FABRIC DESIGNER [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fabric designer
1, record 1, English, fabric%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de tissus
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20tissus
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Textile Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fabric designer
1, record 2, English, fabric%20designer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fabric designers construct patterns for all types of fabrics including upholstery, cotton, carpet, velvet, tweed, fake fur, knit and vinyl. These designers work with fabrics that will cover furniture or be made into clothing or carpets and rugs. They generally work and sell directly to manufacturers. 1, record 2, English, - fabric%20designer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industries du textile
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de tissus
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20tissus
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modéliste de tissus. […] Pour créer un style, les modélistes recourent à cinq éléments de base : la couleur, la silhouette, le drapé, la texture et la ligne (ou assemblage des tissus). 1, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20tissus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roller printing
1, record 3, English, roller%20printing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In [this] process, print paste is applied to an engraved roller, and the fabric is guided between it and a central cylinder. The pressure of the roller and central cylinder forces the print paste into the fabric. Because of the high quality it can achieve, roller printing is the most appealing methode for printing designer and fashion apparel fabrics. 1, record 3, English, - roller%20printing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- impression au rouleau
1, record 3, French, impression%20au%20rouleau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Technique d'impression qui consiste à déposer] une couleur au moyen d'un rouleau gravé en creux. 1, record 3, French, - impression%20au%20rouleau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut autant de rouleaux qu'il y a de couleurs dans le dessin, ceux-ci sont limités au maximum à 12. 1, record 3, French, - impression%20au%20rouleau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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