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POLYESTER/COTTON BLEND [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polycotton
1, record 1, English, polycotton
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blend of polyester and cotton that gives breathability and is lightly brushed for a soft handle. 1, record 1, English, - polycotton
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polycoton
1, record 1, French, polycoton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- polyester-coton 2, record 1, French, polyester%2Dcoton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de polyester et de coton. 3, record 1, French, - polycoton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pantalon homme - Polycotton : 35 % coton / 65 % polyester (env. 245 g/m²), ce mélange classique est particulièrement résistant, de longue durée et en plus facile d'entretien. 4, record 1, French, - polycoton
Record 1, Key term(s)
- poly/coton
- polyester/coton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- broadcloth
1, record 2, English, broadcloth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tightly woven, lustrous cotton or polyester/cotton blend fabric in a plain weave with a crosswise rib. 2, record 2, English, - broadcloth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Broadcloth] resembles poplin, but the rib is finer, and [it] always has more picks than poplin ... 2, record 2, English, - broadcloth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- popeline fine
1, record 2, French, popeline%20fine
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- broadcloth 2, record 2, French, broadcloth
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu très serré, brillant, fait également de coton ou mélange coton présentant des côtes croisées. 3, record 2, French, - popeline%20fine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polyester/cotton blend
1, record 3, English, polyester%2Fcotton%20blend
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bathrobe blanketing: A double-faced fabric ... The fabric is thick and warm and its filling yarns are frequently napped to produce a soft surface. Today’s blankets are made of spun polyester, acrylic, or polyester/cotton blends. 1, record 3, English, - polyester%2Fcotton%20blend
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mélange coton/polyester
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9lange%20coton%2Fpolyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polyester/cotton blend
1, record 4, English, polyester%2Fcotton%20blend
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- polyester and cotton blend 2, record 4, English, polyester%20and%20cotton%20blend
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
airplane fabric: A plain, tightly woven, water-repellent fabric traditionally made of mercerized cotton ... the fabric was treated with a cellulose acetate dope and used to cover the wings, tail, and fuselage of airplanes. Today, similar fabrics made from nylon or polyester/cotton blends are used in rainwear and sportswear . 1, record 4, English, - polyester%2Fcotton%20blend
Record 4, Key term(s)
- polyester-cotton blend
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mélange coton/polyester
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9lange%20coton%2Fpolyester
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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