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FABRIC FURNITURE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Textile Industries
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, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - fabric%20designer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industries du textile
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 number: 1, 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 1, French, - mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20tissus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Embroidery (General)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- framed embroidery
1, record 2, English, framed%20embroidery
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aged, embrittled textiles that are restrained, such as framed embroideries, upholstered furniture, and paper maps with fabric backings, may be incapable of withstanding the shrinkage caused by high RH [relative humidity]. 1, record 2, English, - framed%20embroidery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Broderie (Généralités)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- broderie encadrée
1, record 2, French, broderie%20encadr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[En broderie coréenne traditionnelle, les] broderies encadrées, destinées à décorer les murs de pièces, ont généralement pour motifs des animaux — grue, phénix, canards mandarins, tigre, etc. — ou des plantes-pivoines de Chine, des chrysanthèmes, des fleurs de grenadier [ou] d'hibiscus, etc. 2, record 2, French, - broderie%20encadr%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Upholstery
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Upholsterers
1, record 3, English, Upholsterers
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Upholsterers cover furniture, fixtures and similar items with fabric, leather or other upholstery materials. They are employed by furniture, aircraft, motor vehicle and other manufacturing companies, furniture retail outlets and repair shops or they may be self-employed. 1, record 3, English, - Upholsterers
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6345: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 3, English, - Upholsterers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Tapissiers-garnisseurs/tapissières-garnisseuses
1, record 3, French, Tapissiers%2Dgarnisseurs%2Ftapissi%C3%A8res%2Dgarnisseuses
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tapissiers-garnisseurs recouvrent de tissu, de cuir ou d'autres matières utilisées en tapisserie, des meubles, des accessoires et d'autres charpentes et articles. Ils sont employés par des fabricants de meubles, d'aéronefs, de véhicules automobiles et autres, et par des entreprises de vente et de réparation de meubles, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 3, French, - Tapissiers%2Dgarnisseurs%2Ftapissi%C3%A8res%2Dgarnisseuses
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6345 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 3, French, - Tapissiers%2Dgarnisseurs%2Ftapissi%C3%A8res%2Dgarnisseuses
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Tobacco Industry
- Respiratory Tract
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- third-hand smoke
1, record 4, English, third%2Dhand%20smoke
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- THS 2, record 4, English, THS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- third-hand tobacco smoke 2, record 4, English, third%2Dhand%20tobacco%20smoke
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Third-hand smoke is a new word for the smoke that gets trapped in hair, skin, fabric(including clothing, curtains and car seats), carpet, furniture and toys. Each time someone smokes, smoke gets trapped in or on the fabric, furniture, walls and other objects around them. Third-hand smoke contains the same toxic chemicals as second-hand smoke. These chemicals stick around long after a smoker has put out a cigarette, cigar or pipe, and it builds up over time. The chemicals from the trapped smoke pollute the air and get into a person's lungs and body. 3, record 4, English, - third%2Dhand%20smoke
Record 4, Key term(s)
- thirdhand tobacco smoke
- thirdhand smoke
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Industrie du tabac
- Voies respiratoires
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fumée tertiaire
1, record 4, French, fum%C3%A9e%20tertiaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fumée de tabac tertiaire 2, record 4, French, fum%C3%A9e%20de%20tabac%20tertiaire
correct, feminine noun
- fumée tertiaire de tabac 3, record 4, French, fum%C3%A9e%20tertiaire%20de%20tabac
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fumée tertiaire est un nouveau terme employé pour désigner la fumée qui reste emprisonnée dans les cheveux, la peau, les tissus (dont les vêtements, les rideaux et les sièges de voiture), les tapis, les meubles et les jouets. Chaque fois qu'une personne fume, la fumée reste emprisonnée dans ou sur les tissus, les meubles, les murs et autres objets autour d'elle. La fumée tertiaire contient les mêmes substances chimiques toxiques que la fumée secondaire. Ces produits chimiques restent longtemps après que le fumeur ait éteint sa cigarette, son cigare ou sa pipe et s'accumulent au fil du temps. Les substances chimiques de la fumée ainsi emprisonnée polluent l'air et s'infiltrent dans les poumons et le corps d'une personne. 4, record 4, French, - fum%C3%A9e%20tertiaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- popular color
1, record 5, English, popular%20color
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- popular colour 2, record 5, English, popular%20colour
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors... 1, record 5, English, - popular%20color
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Mode
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couleur à la mode
1, record 5, French, couleur%20%C3%A0%20la%20mode
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode. 1, record 5, French, - couleur%20%C3%A0%20la%20mode
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- solution-dyed acrylic fabric
1, record 6, English, solution%2Ddyed%20acrylic%20fabric
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Outdura 1, record 6, English, Outdura
correct, trademark
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors... 1, record 6, English, - solution%2Ddyed%20acrylic%20fabric
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Teinturerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tissu acrylique teint masse
1, record 6, French, tissu%20acrylique%20teint%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Outdura 1, record 6, French, Outdura
correct, trademark
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode. 1, record 6, French, - tissu%20acrylique%20teint%20masse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vacuum cleaning of fabric office furniture
1, record 7, English, vacuum%20cleaning%20of%20fabric%20office%20furniture
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nettoyage à l'aspirateur de meubles de bureau recouverts de tissus
1, record 7, French, nettoyage%20%C3%A0%20l%27aspirateur%20de%20meubles%20de%20bureau%20recouverts%20de%20tissus
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Archaeology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- figured silk 1, record 8, English, figured%20silk
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silk fabric ornamented with large patterns to be used on furniture. 2, record 8, English, - figured%20silk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Archéologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lampas 1, record 8, French, lampas
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
- Arqueología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- seda brochada
1, record 8, Spanish, seda%20brochada
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wide array
1, record 9, English, wide%20array
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors... 1, record 9, English, - wide%20array
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Teinturerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- large gamme
1, record 9, French, large%20gamme
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode. 1, record 9, French, - large%20gamme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Garden and Outdoor Furniture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- outdoor furniture
1, record 10, English, outdoor%20furniture
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors... 1, record 10, English, - outdoor%20furniture
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Mobilier de jardin
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mobilier d'extérieur
1, record 10, French, mobilier%20d%27ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode. 1, record 10, French, - mobilier%20d%27ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-05-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fabric furniture
1, record 11, English, fabric%20furniture
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cleaning and vacuuming fabric office furniture. Chairs shall be cleaned to remove lint, dust and vacuumable soil from the face and crevices of fabric furniture; shampoo fabric as required. 2, record 11, English, - fabric%20furniture
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- meubles recouverts de tissus
1, record 11, French, meubles%20recouverts%20de%20tissus
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nettoyage à l'aspirateur des meubles de bureau recouverts de tissus. Il s'agit d'enlever la peluche des chaises, et la poussière et les souillures du dessus et des fentes des meubles recouverts de tissus, incluant le shampooinage. 2, record 11, French, - meubles%20recouverts%20de%20tissus
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-12-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- outside arm
1, record 12, English, outside%20arm
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The outside arm is one area that is occasionally skimped in finishing upholstered furniture. It is a visible area and needs to be neat looking, however, it receives no strain or wear and there is a tendency to just fasten the fabric so it looks neat without doing anything else. Some upholsterers just cover the opening in the frame with cardboard or burlap and apply the cover. 1, record 12, English, - outside%20arm
Record 12, Key term(s)
- outside-arm
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- joue extérieure
1, record 12, French, joue%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- welt
1, record 13, English, welt
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- cording 1, record 13, English, cording
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it. 2, record 13, English, - welt
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In applying the finish fabric there are many places where welt is used. The purpose of the welt is to give a finished look to seams and edges. There is no structural advantage in using welt; it is purely decorative. Most furniture has the welt made of the same fabric as the cover. However, in some cases the welt may be made of a contrasting color for a striking effect. 1, record 13, English, - welt
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- passepoil
1, record 13, French, passepoil
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban de tissu, en textile enduit ou en cuir, enroulé autour d'un cordonnet et cousu pour former un bourrelet à l'endroit où les panneaux de recouvrement se rencontrent. Élément décoratif. 2, record 13, French, - passepoil
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Upholstery
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- decorative nail
1, record 14, English, decorative%20nail
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some styles of furniture have a wood trim that is not covered by the outside fabric. The edges of the fabric next to the wood are often finished by having decorative nails used along the edge to help hold the fabric and to add an ornamental appearance. 1, record 14, English, - decorative%20nail
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- clou décoratif
1, record 14, French, clou%20d%C3%A9coratif
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clou à calotte creuse et à pointe sertie. Il est généralement utilisé pour fixer les tissus de couverture. 2, record 14, French, - clou%20d%C3%A9coratif
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : perles en demi-sphère, lentille à tête peu bombée. 2, record 14, French, - clou%20d%C3%A9coratif
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Fireproofing
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- noncombustible furniture fabric
1, record 15, English, noncombustible%20furniture%20fabric
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
noncombustible: A term applied to materials which will not ignite or burn when subjected to fire. 2, record 15, English, - noncombustible%20furniture%20fabric
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Ignifugation
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- textile d'ameublement non-feu
1, record 15, French, textile%20d%27ameublement%20non%2Dfeu
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- textile d'ameublement ignifuge 2, record 15, French, textile%20d%27ameublement%20ignifuge
correct
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette fibre avec retardateur de flamme permet de réaliser des textiles d'ameublement non-feu, depuis le voilage jusqu'au velours très lourd. 1, record 15, French, - textile%20d%27ameublement%20non%2Dfeu
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-05-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- household textile
1, record 16, English, household%20textile
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- home textile 2, record 16, English, home%20textile
correct
- household item 2, record 16, English, household%20item
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any product for use in a home made in whole or in part from a textile fibre, yarn or fabric, except draperies and curtains and their liners, and includes a) such products for use on beds or tables, b) furniture, c) covers for furniture, appliances or bathroom fixtures, including throws and slip-covers, and d) towels, dishcloths and bath mats. 1, record 16, English, - household%20textile
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ring spinning. Classical denim and knitted fabrics for T.shirts and underwear ... household items and workwear, i.e. items with a fashion touch, are dominated by rotor-spun yarn for most part ... 2, record 16, English, - household%20textile
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
household textile: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 342. 1, record 16, English, - household%20textile
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- textile de maison
1, record 16, French, textile%20de%20maison
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
textile de maison : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 342. 2, record 16, French, - textile%20de%20maison
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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