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FOUNDATION YARN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Lastex™
1, record 1, English, Lastex%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elastic yarn suited for either weaving or knitting. Originally used in foundation garments and surgical hosiery, later for shoes, sportswear, bathing suits, slip covers for upholstered furniture, etc. Also used in dress apparel at waistline, wrists, neck, shoulders, etc. 1, record 1, English, - Lastex%26trade%3B
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trademark of Canadian Lastex Limited. 2, record 1, English, - Lastex%26trade%3B
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Lastex
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Lastex
1, record 1, French, Lastex
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil élastique fait en enveloppant un filament de caoutchouc fin avec du coton, de la rayonne, du nylon, de la soie, etc. Tissé ou tricoté dans des tissus ou appliqué en cousant pour donner des tissus élastiques nouveaux pour gaines, maillots de bain, bas et plusieurs autres produits. 1, record 1, French, - Lastex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LastexMC : Marque de commerce de Canadian Lastex Limited. 2, record 1, French, - Lastex
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bouclé yarn
1, record 2, English, boucl%C3%A9%20yarn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A novelty yarn of very uneven appearance characterized by loops or curls, made of three or more elements including two relatively fine foundation yarns and one relatively thick yarn which has been delivered at a faster rate than the foundation yarns. 2, record 2, English, - boucl%C3%A9%20yarn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fil bouclé
1, record 2, French, fil%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil mélangé obtenu en entremêlant un fil en boucle et un fil droit [qui] ajoute une touche de style et de texture aux textiles. 2, record 2, French, - fil%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- base yarn 1, record 3, English, base%20yarn
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- foundation yarn 1, record 3, English, foundation%20yarn
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a core yarn is one in which a base or foundation yarn is completely encircled or wrapped by a second yarn. 1, record 3, English, - base%20yarn
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fil de fond
1, record 3, French, fil%20de%20fond
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fil d'âme 2, record 3, French, fil%20d%27%C3%A2me
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
un textile caché et recouvert par une matière plus précieuse. Le fil de fond sera l'âme sur laquelle s'enroulera le fil d'effet. 3, record 3, French, - fil%20de%20fond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sock top
1, record 4, English, sock%20top
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spandex yarn has excellent elastic properties and its use in panty hose, sock tops and in other apparel such as swim wear and foundation garments. 1, record 4, English, - sock%20top
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- haut de chaussette
1, record 4, French, haut%20de%20chaussette
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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