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HOLLAND CLOTH [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rubber
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
DEF

A plain weave cotton fabric filled with a starchy substance to give it a glossy, non-adherent surface.

OBS

[Holland cloth] was formerly much used to preserve a fresh tacky surface on unvulcanized rubber(tyre, tube and belt repair patches) but has been almost completely superseded by polythene film.

OBS

Holland cloth : term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caoutchouc
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
OBS

toile de Hollande : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caucho
  • Poleas y correas
  • Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
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Record 2 1999-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fine linen or cotton fabric originally manufactured in Silesia.

DEF

1. One cloth of this name is classed as a fine, window Holland or shade cloth. It is heavily sized and given a glazed finish. 2. Another cloth is a lining material made usually in grey or black, well calendered and given a smooth, luster finish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Etoffe mi-soie, mi-laine. Sert de doublures ou pour la fabrication de parapluies.

Spanish

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