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POLYESTER COTTON BLEND [5 records]

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Record 1 2005-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A blend of polyester and cotton that gives breathability and is lightly brushed for a soft handle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Mélange de polyester et de coton.

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.

Key term(s)
  • poly/coton
  • polyester/coton

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A tightly woven, lustrous cotton or polyester/cotton blend fabric in a plain weave with a crosswise rib.

OBS

[Broadcloth] resembles poplin, but the rib is finer, and [it] always has more picks than poplin ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu très serré, brillant, fait également de coton ou mélange coton présentant des côtes croisées.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-01-09

English

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

Key term(s)
  • polyester-cotton blend

French

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

Spanish

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Record 5 1989-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
  • Sewing (General)
CONT

Coil zippers are lighter in weight, and usually more flexible, than chain zippers. Zipper tapes are woven, generally of all cotton(usual with chain zippers) or blend of cotton and polyester.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
  • Couture (Généralités)
CONT

Les fermetures à rouleaux sont plus légères et plus souples que celles à chaîne. Les rubans sont tissés tout coton (pour les fermetures à chaîne) ou d'un mélange coton et polyester.

Spanish

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