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HARDWEARING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nylon twine
1, record 1, English, nylon%20twine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nylon twine is extremely strong and durable. [It is] a [thick and] hardwearing twine [and is] particularly good for outdoor use as [it is] "rot proof" and can be exposed to all types of weather without... being damaged or worn. 1, record 1, English, - nylon%20twine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
braided nylon twine 2, record 1, English, - nylon%20twine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ficelle nylon
1, record 1, French, ficelle%20nylon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fil nylon 1, record 1, French, fil%20nylon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ficelle nylon tressée 1, record 1, French, - ficelle%20nylon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- climbing pants
1, record 2, English, climbing%20pants
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- climbing trousers 2, record 2, English, climbing%20trousers
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft, flexible Black Diamond climbing pants allow you to move freely. Hassle-free pull-on style with drawstring elastic waist and narrow tapered legs. Side seam pockets. Back hook-and-loop closure pocket. 1, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Climbing trousers, constructed from a hardwearing lightweight fabric. The thermal quality makes them ideal for warming up, bouldering and rock climbing. The ultimate combination of durability warmth & comfort! 3, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Read the paper, went to the shops where I managed to get myself some alpine climbing trousers from Decathlon. Made by Millet, they look like your standard baggy synthetic trousers, but they stretch a bit so they can be tighter without sacrificing mobility. A snip at 33 quid. 4, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the selection of pants, again looseness and comfort are of prime importance. For both hiking and climbing, trousers should never be too tight. 5, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Be sure the trousers are roomy. They must be ample around the waist in order to accommodate a heavy sweater, shirt, and extra layer of wool, and still allow unrestricted movement. 6, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Advantages and disadvantages of certain materials. Whipcord is made for laborers, postmen, milkmen, and such and will not get wet with the first raindrops. Corduroy, on the other hand, soaks up moisture too easily and is not very durable. Wool will remain warm even when drenched and is the best answer for outdoor wear. You may consider lederhosen, leather pants imported from the Alps. The knicker length variety, though expensive, are a good investment because rocks will not tear them. Non-waterproof nylon wind pants are useful to wear over other trousers in windy, frigid areas and when climbing extensively above timberline. Wind pants should be loose-fitting and have a drawstring around the ankles to prevent wind from blowing up the legs. Rain pants in waterproof fabric are of some value in wet, brushy areas, but in general the lack of ventilation makes these pants unsatisfactory. A light pair of cotton pants may be used as extras for hot weather, but are no substitute for wool pants in cold weather. 7, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural. 8, record 2, English, - climbing%20pants
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pantalon d'escalade
1, record 2, French, pantalon%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pantalon d'alpinisme 2, record 2, French, pantalon%20d%27alpinisme
correct, masculine noun
- pantalon de montagne 3, record 2, French, pantalon%20de%20montagne
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La forme la plus pratique pour un pantalon de montagne est la forme knicker (forme courte s'arrêtant à 10 cm au-dessous du genou). 3, record 2, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour le pantalon, je vais devoir en acheter un mais j'hésite entre un pantalon d'alpinisme et sur pantalon gore tex + bas en capilène. 2, record 2, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avantages et inconvénients de certains tissus. Le velours absorbe l'humidité, donc une fois mouillé sèche difficilement. Le meilleur tissu, car il est chaud, est ce qu'on appelle le drap de montagne, donc les draps de Bonneval, de Bagnes et de Bessans et le whipcord. Les pantalons peuvent être en gabardine légère pour les courses de rocher. 4, record 2, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le cuir est à déconseiller, car il durcit en séchant et blesse l'entre-jambe. 4, record 2, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le pantalon de laine est chaud, mais lourd. 4, record 2, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hard twist
1, record 3, English, hard%20twist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hard-twist 2, record 3, English, hard%2Dtwist
correct
- high twist 3, record 3, English, high%20twist
correct
- highly twisted 4, record 3, English, highly%20twisted
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hard twist: A term usually applied to spun yarn, to describe a yarn with a high number of turns of twist per unit length. 5, record 3, English, - hard%20twist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High quality hardwearing... hard twist(carpet) yarn... with a fluorocarbon finish to resist stains and reduce soiling. 6, record 3, English, - hard%20twist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Crepe - A lightweight fabric characterized by a crinkling surface obtained by the use of: (1) hard-twist filling yarns, (2) chemical treatment, (3) crepe weaves, and (4) embossing. 2, record 3, English, - hard%20twist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Crepes ... They all have a pebbled, rough feel and appearance. Yarns have a high twist in the filling or the warp or both. 7, record 3, English, - hard%20twist
Record 3, Key term(s)
- hardtwist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- haute torsion
1, record 3, French, haute%20torsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- forte torsion 2, record 3, French, forte%20torsion
correct, feminine noun
- torsion haute 3, record 3, French, torsion%20haute
correct, feminine noun
- torsion élevée 4, record 3, French, torsion%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organsin très fin, ayant reçu une très forte torsion. [...] Boyau de chat : Toile pour la broderie. Toile aérée fabriquée avec du filé de lin à forte torsion [...] Lambsdown : Tissu de bonneterie [...]. L'endroit est recouvert d'une toison épaisse spongieuse donnée par des filés de laine cardée à torsion lâche. L'envers est fait avec du coton à forte torsion. 2, record 3, French, - haute%20torsion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Cotton Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cotton blend
1, record 4, English, cotton%20blend
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cotton mixture 2, record 4, English, cotton%20mixture
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
100% Cotton: This fabric is a basic 100% cotton blend. Perfect for those concerned about natural energies. 1, record 4, English, - cotton%20blend
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Linen union : An inexpensive and hardwearing linen-and-cotton mixture. 2, record 4, English, - cotton%20blend
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cotton mixtures
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mélange coton
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9lange%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mélanges coton 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9langes%20coton
correct, masculine noun
- mélange de coton 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9lange%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mélanges coton [...] Le grec Naoussa Spinning travaille beaucoup le coton [...] pour des mélanges extrêmement doux et confortables (100% coton peigné écru giza, 50% coton, 50% modal, 50% coton peigné [...] à destination des produits sous-vêtements, chaussant, sport, ou vêtements de dessus, dans des gammes de coloris très riches. [...] Signalons également des mélanges coton/Amicor [...]. 3, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20coton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Satins grattés de décatissage en mélanges coton / synthétique pour décatissage en autoclave. Molletons de décatissage 100% coton ou mélange synthétique/coton pour décatissage en autoclave . 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20coton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Cotton Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Hardwearing
1, record 5, English, Hardwearing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- résistant à l'usage
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9sistant%20%C3%A0%20l%27usage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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