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HOME FURNISHINGS [19 records]

Record 1 2019-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
  • Glazing Materials (Constr.)
CONT

... window film installers... analyze your place and recommend the most appropriate window film, home window tinting, residential window tinting or commercial tinting to help add dependable comfort and lasting appeal to your home furnishings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Matériaux verriers (Construction)

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Industrial Design
  • Furniture (Various)
CONT

A furniture designer is a profession that can include both artistic flair and in-depth understanding of industrial function in conceiving and introducing designs. Employers of furniture designers may use them in wide roles; for instance, a home furnishings company may employ a furniture designer to create furniture with creative and decorative elements for homeowners. Some designers also work for furniture companies which create chairs and desks for classrooms or office/cubicle use. In this latter case, furniture designers are tasked with seeking function over form.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Dessin industriel
  • Mobilier divers
OBS

Principales fonctions : dessiner les meubles sur mesure ainsi que les mobiliers standards [...]; participer à la conception de nouveaux produits; déterminer la nomenclature des produits et les matériaux requis; préparer les soumissions pour le département des ventes; [effectuer la] mise en page des documents pour présentation aux clients.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Furniture Industries
OBS

The Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance is a duly-incorporated not-for-profit trade association representing manufacturers, importers and distributors of furniture, furnishings, fixtures, accessories and suppliers to the industry headquartered at the Toronto International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Industrie du meuble

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

A natural-based resin made from the processing of natural plant sugar that can be used in everyday items such as clothing, cups, food containers, candy wrappers, as well as home and office furnishings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
CONT

That combination of pattern and colours for the soft furnishings which would make the perfect finishing touch in your home.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Embroidery (General)
CONT

Organza Silk Embroidered Fabric : A range of fabrics are available with intricate machine and hand embroidery. The fabrics are eye catching and used for home furnishings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Broderie (Généralités)
CONT

Riche tissu brodé utilisé pour la fabrication de vêtements liturgiques et royaux.

Spanish

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Record 7 2006-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric permanently blistered or puckered in stripes.

CONT

Everything's coming up posies at Thomasville Home Furnishings. It's hydrangeas in Lucerne, a heat-transfer print on a woven crêpe plissé...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
CONT

Robe longue bustier en crêpe plissé blanc, années 50-60.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

[Referring to a yarn] dyed by a technique that makes possible the application of two or more colors to the yarn at predetermined intervals.

CONT

The finished "space dyed" yarn features a melange of colors perfect for home furnishings and apparel...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teinturerie
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
DEF

[Se dit d'un fil teint par] différents procédés de teinture permettant d'obtenir des effets colorés discontinus sur ce fil.

Spanish

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Record 9 2002-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

You can feel the anticipation and excitement at Fifield Inc.,... with its introduction of the new Fifield Home Furnishings division. Erica Richer... brings you a collection of classic fabrics that will give new definition to "home furnishings. "High-end fabrics of highest quality and durability offered in a multitude of colors(textured solids) will fill a void in bringing to life home furnishings design themes for upholstery, pillows, tabletops, draperies and top-of-the-bed.

CONT

... some heavyweight dobby fabrics are available for home furnishings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
CONT

Décoration d'intérieur, coordonner les textiles de la maison.

Spanish

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Record 10 2002-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

Fabrics woven with ProViscose have low shrinkage so they can be machine washed. This fiber is aimed at the cotton market for home furnishings and apparel end-uses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

The greatest topic of interest this time was the establishment of a "Home Furnishings" forum as a space which forecasts color and trend information for textiles, furniture, curtains, carpets and house linens... it is an answer to the request of home furnishing textile makers which represent about 5% of visitors now attending.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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Record 12 2001-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

A decorative weave, characterized by small figures, usually geometric, that are woven into the fabric structure. Dobbies may be of any weight or compactness, with yarns ranging from very fine to coarse and fluffy. Standard dobby fabrics are usually flat and relatively fine or sheer. However, some heavyweight dobby fabrics are available for home furnishings and for heavy apparel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
CONT

[...] l'armure de ratière est créée à l'aide d un accessoire à ratière.

Spanish

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Record 13 1997-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du meuble

Spanish

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Record 14 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 15 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 17 1991-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

The French company Rhovyl introduced its Rhovylon L9 thermal fiber whose chief characteristics are thermal properties combined with unusual fineness ... Rhovylon [19 thermal fiber] has considerable potential in the fashion leisurewear field. (Source: Men’s Wear (London): 6 September, 20, 1984).

CONT

New thermal fiber from Japan may find use in home furnishing applications. Unitika has developed new polyester and nylon fibers that convert sunlight into thermal energy. The fiber incorporate zirconium carbide at the core of either nylon or polyester filaments... The product will be tested in apparel and in home furnishings products...(Source : Nonwovens Markets and Fiber Structures Report, 5, no. 24, 5; November, 30, 1990).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
CONT

(...) fibre thermique Thermotron (...) Le Thermotron est une fibre de nylon et polyester dont l'âme est en carbure de zirconium, une sorte de céramique (...) utilisée principalement pour les vêtements de ski.

Spanish

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Record 18 1990-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 19 1985-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • The Product (Marketing)
OBS

Furniture and product design : In this unique six-semester design program, you will learn the design and construction of new and innovative products such as chairs and office systems, display and architectural hardware, business machines or home furnishings and appliances.

OBS

Furniture and product design: Program offered at Humber College, Rexdale, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Produit (Commercialisation)
OBS

opérations qui concourent à la création d'un nouveau produit.

Key term(s)
  • Conception du produit

Spanish

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