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UPHOLSTERY CLOTH [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cloth spreader
1, record 1, English, cloth%20spreader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cloth spreading machine 2, record 1, English, cloth%20spreading%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A machine that] spreads layers of cloth on table preparatory to marking and cutting parts for such articles as garments, mattress or upholstery covers. 3, record 1, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloth spreading machine. A spreading carriage is mounted to reciprocate to-and-fro along a spreading table. A support for a bale of cloth is carried by holding means mounted on the table, and a calender assembly is mounted on the carriage. The cloth-bale support is adjustable relatively to the carriage in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocation of the carriage, as by a photocell responsive to changes of position of the vertical plane of the web of cloth hanging from the bale and passing between two pull-off rollers of the calender assembly. 4, record 1, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Phillips ’Hand Economy’ Manual Cloth Spreading machine. Available in cone bar and cradle models. Suitable for one way (face-up) and two way (zig-zag) laying. Ideal modern machine for cotton, denim, polyester, lycra, light denier, nylon, plastics and glazed paper. [Text accompanied by an illustration.] 5, record 1, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Expandable cloth spreader suitable for both flat form and roll form fabric.Its strong body can stand for heavy weight. [Text accompanied by an illustration] 1, record 1, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine à étendre le tissu
1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine à étaler le tissu 2, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9taler%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- dérouleuse de tissu 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9rouleuse%20de%20tissu
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérouleuse, métreuse, visiteuse de tissu. […] Le contrôle des défauts s’effectue grâce à une table de visite, lumineuse ou non, inclinée à 45°. L’enroulement s’effectue tangentiellement au moyen de deux rouleaux motorisés garnis de mousse néoprène, sur lesquels repose la pièce. Le berceau arrière reçoit la pièce à contrôler. [Texte accompagné d'une illustration] 3, record 1, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dispositif étaleur de confection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Upholstery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- upholstery fabric
1, record 2, English, upholstery%20fabric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- upholstery cloth 2, record 2, English, upholstery%20cloth
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary use for upholstery fabric is for all seating covers. 3, record 2, English, - upholstery%20fabric
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Acetate has good sun resistance and low moisture absorbency (dries rapidly, resists shrinkage), and is used in upholstery fabric ... 4, record 2, English, - upholstery%20fabric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tissu pour revêtement de siège
1, record 2, French, tissu%20pour%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20si%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tissu de revêtement de sièges 2, record 2, French, tissu%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20si%C3%A8ges
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brocatelle
1, record 3, English, brocatelle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brocatel 1, record 3, English, brocatel
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy, figured cloth like brocade, usually of silk and linen, used in upholstery. 1, record 3, English, - brocatelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some of the standard fabrics that are widely used on furniture are Matelasse, Brocatelle, Frieze, Velvet, Chromespun, rayon, nylon, rayon and cotton, and viscose and acetate mixtures. 2, record 3, English, - brocatelle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brocatelle
1, record 3, French, brocatelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu de soie élégant dont une armure satin en relief sur un fond habituellement sergé forme le dessin. 2, record 3, French, - brocatelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-03-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- have some call for
1, record 4, English, have%20some%20call%20for
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coarse cotton cloth often made with part waste in it, plain weave, medium to heavy in weight... it serves as the base fabric for some chintz, and cretonne... also has some call for slacks, sportswear, and curtaining and upholstery. 1, record 4, English, - have%20some%20call%20for
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- on l'utilise un peu pour
1, record 4, French, on%20l%27utilise%20un%20peu%20pour
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- upholstery cloth
1, record 5, English, upholstery%20cloth
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tissu de revêtement de sièges
1, record 5, French, tissu%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20si%C3%A8ges
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tapestry fabric
1, record 6, English, tapestry%20fabric
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tapestry cloth 2, record 6, English, tapestry%20cloth
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Many types of fabrics are made with woven or printed designs to simulate genuine tapestry, hence the name. Much of the material is of cotton content, but linen, spun acetate, spun rayon, etc., are also used. Some cloth under this name is very popular as a staple item in apparel, such as cotton fabrics printed with tapestry motifs that are interesting and intriguing. Other uses for the fabric include curtains, drapes, and some upholstery goods. 1, record 6, English, - tapestry%20fabric
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tissu tapisserie
1, record 6, French, tissu%20tapisserie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tissu dans lequel on ne voit que la trame. Equivalent et renseignement donnés par Prostextile; Le Centre Québécois de productivité du textile - St-Hyacinthe (Québec). 1, record 6, French, - tissu%20tapisserie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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