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UPHOLSTERY FABRIC [40 records]

Record 1 2022-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

Fabric designers construct patterns for all types of fabrics including upholstery, cotton, carpet, velvet, tweed, fake fur, knit and vinyl. These designers work with fabrics that will cover furniture or be made into clothing or carpets and rugs. They generally work and sell directly to manufacturers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Industries du textile
CONT

Modéliste de tissus. […] Pour créer un style, les modélistes recourent à cinq éléments de base : la couleur, la silhouette, le drapé, la texture et la ligne (ou assemblage des tissus).

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

A velvet-type fabric with either cut or uncut pile [that is] used for drapes and upholstery [and that is] heavy, wide [and] made plain or patterned.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
CONT

Aujourd'hui, contrairement à autrefois, il existe une multitude de fibres synthétiques (viscose, polyester) à partir desquelles on fabrique du velours d'ameublement. Elles sont souvent mélangées aux matières naturelles pour attribuer aux velours de nouvelles caractéristiques : prix raisonnable, facilité d'usage, lustre particulier, originalité esthétique ...

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Upholstery
Universal entry(ies)
6345
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Upholsterers cover furniture, fixtures and similar items with fabric, leather or other upholstery materials. They are employed by furniture, aircraft, motor vehicle and other manufacturing companies, furniture retail outlets and repair shops or they may be self-employed.

OBS

6345: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
6345
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les tapissiers-garnisseurs recouvrent de tissu, de cuir ou d'autres matières utilisées en tapisserie, des meubles, des accessoires et d'autres charpentes et articles. Ils sont employés par des fabricants de meubles, d'aéronefs, de véhicules automobiles et autres, et par des entreprises de vente et de réparation de meubles, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes.

OBS

6345 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric that has an even pile longer and less dense than velvet pile... made on a cotton ground with a pile of silk, mohair, rayon or cotton, and... used especially for upholstery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe analogue au velours, faite de laine, de coton, de soie, de poil de chèvre ou de duvet de cygne, de fibres synthétiques et ayant un poil très long d'un côté.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nomenclatura de los tejidos
DEF

Tejido aterciopelado más lustroso que el terciopelo porque sus pelos, más largos que los de éste, tienden a inclinarse y reflejan entonces la luz.

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Record 5 2011-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Technical Textiles
DEF

In coated fabric, the underlying substrate.

CONT

Equipment. Information on stitch-bonding machines Malimo : for textile glass processing(base fabric for laminating) ;for geotextiles, carpet backings, automotive textiles; for three dimensional nonwovens with double face knitted surface(upholstery, insulation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Textiles techniques
DEF

Substrat pour les tissus enduits.

CONT

Matériel. Information sur les machines à liage par couture Malimo : pour fibres de verre (tissu de base pour laminage); pour géotextiles, dossier de tapis, textiles pour voitures; pour non-tissés tridimensionnels avec double face tricotée (ameublement, isolation).

Spanish

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Record 6 2006-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A rough coarse durable cotton fabric in plain weave made originally of flax and used in the tray for bagging and industrial purposes and in various finishes usually for upholstery, sportswear, and curtains.

OBS

[The osnaburg] serves as the base fabric for some chintz, and cretonne... also has some call for slacks, sportswear, and curtaining and upholstery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Fort tissu de coton, armure toile, teint en pièce et calandré pour lustrer l'endroit.

CONT

Osnabourg est le nom donné à un type brut de tissu plat, à l'origine fait à partir des filés de lin textiles. Elle est maintenant faite chaîne à partir du lin textile, [...] ou de jute de filés, parfois de lin textile [...] avec la trame mélangée ou de jute, et souvent entièrement de jute. Les qualités plus fines et meilleures forment un genre de recouvrement commun, et les diverses sortes peuvent contenir de 20 à 36 fils par pouce et 10 à 15 sélections par pouce.

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Upholstery
CONT

The primary use for upholstery fabric is for all seating covers.

CONT

Acetate has good sun resistance and low moisture absorbency(dries rapidly, resists shrinkage), and is used in upholstery fabric...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)

Spanish

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Record 8 2002-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 9 2002-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

Crushing the velvet pile can produce two additional types of velvet, crushed velvet and panné velvet. Crushed velvet involves the fabric being mechanically twisted while wet... Crushed velvet is also found in interior applications but is often used in apparel as well. For upholstery purposes crushed velvet can have a coated backing applied to provide stability. When being used in apparel the texture of the crushed velvet creates a beautiful luster effect and the direction of the pile can also be used to provide various looks from the same piece of fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Velours dont la surface a été froissée sous l'effet de la chaleur.

Spanish

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Record 10 2001-06-04

English

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

burlap : A coarse, heavy, plain-weave fabric constructed from singles yarn of jute. Used for bags, upholstery lining. curtains, and draperies.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 11 2001-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Women's Clothing
CONT

bedford cord : A rib-weave fabric with raised lengthwise cords produced by using stuffing threads in the warp. Since the fabric is strong and wears well, it is used for upholstery, suits, riding habits, and work clothes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Vêtements pour dames
DEF

Costume de femme, généralement assez ajusté, composé d'une jaquette (ou veste) et d'une jupe de même tissu.

CONT

Tailleur sport, strict, habillé. Tailleur de tricot. Tailleur de toile pour l'été.

Spanish

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Record 12 2001-03-23

English

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

bedford cord : A rib-weave fabric with raised lengthwise cords produced by using stuffing threads in the warp. Since the fabric is strong and wears well, it is used for upholstery, suits, riding habits, and work clothes.

French

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

Le tissu côte de cheval est un tissu côtelé très résistant.

Spanish

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Record 13 2001-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Sports and Casual Wear
CONT

bedford cord : A rib-weave fabric with raised lengthwise cords produced by using stuffing threads in the warp. Since the fabric is strong and wears well, it is used for upholstery, suits, riding habits, and work clothes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Vêtements de sport et de loisirs

Spanish

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Record 14 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Upholstery
DEF

A strong, tough fabric, as of jute or cotton, woven in strips and used for belts in upholstery, etc.

CONT

The most important procedure in upholstering is that of applying the webbing correctly. The webbing serves as the support for the seat and back and the entire success of the upholstering depends on the webbing being placed right and performing its function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
DEF

Système composé d'un ensemble de barres parallèles ou entrecroisées, jointives ou à claire-voie, fixées sous ou sur les pièces de la ceinture d'un siège et sur lesquelles les matériaux de rembourrage et les ressorts sont appuyés.

Spanish

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Record 15 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
DEF

A clothing and upholstery fabric in plain weave with prominent rounded crosswise ribs that is usually made by alternating fine and coarse yarns or by the slacking and tensioning of yarns and that is woven from various fibers singly or in combination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
DEF

Tissu d'ameublement d'armure toile, à côtes perpendiculaires aux lisières, qui se fait en soie (ou rayonne) et laine, laine et coton ou en coton.

Spanish

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Record 16 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
CONT

Materials for covering upholstered furniture should be obtained from an upholstery supply house or a dealer that specializes in upholstery materials. Be sure to avoid slip cover and drapery fabrics as these are not made for furniture covering and do not hold up when used for this purpose.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
DEF

Tissu servant au recouvrement des sièges.

CONT

soyez votre décoratrice avec notre sélection de tissus d'ameublement. [...] Très beau velours [...] exceptionnel pour sièges, tentures, couvre-lits.

Spanish

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Record 17 2000-05-18

English

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

... a fabric construction in which weft yarns are laid over warp yarns, then joined by a third yarn of interlocking chain stitches. The basic technique can be varied to produce an infinite variety of fabrics, with uses ranging from coats and other wearing apparel to draperies and upholstery.

French

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

[...] un procédé de fabrication dans lequel les fils de trame sont placés sur les fils de chaîne et joints, au point de chaîne entrecroisé, avec un troisième fil. Cette technique de base s'emploie pour fabriquer une grande variété d'étoffes à draperie et à ameublement.

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: CAN/CGSB-4.125-M90

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-4.125-M90

Spanish

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Record 19 1997-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: CAN/CGSB-4.124-M90

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-4.124-M90

Spanish

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Record 20 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Textiles
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

Equipment. Information on stitch-bonding machines Malimo : for textile glass processing(base fabric for laminating) ;for geotextiles, carpet backings, automotive textiles; for three dimensional nonwovens with double face knitted surface(upholstery, insulation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles techniques
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
CONT

Matériel. Information sur les machines à liage par couture Malimo : pour fibres de verre (tissu de base pour laminage); pour géotextiles, dossier de tapis, textiles pour voitures; pour non-tissés tridimensionnels avec double face tricotée (ameublement, isolation).

Spanish

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Record 21 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Technical Textiles
CONT

Equipment. Information on stitch-bonding machines Malimo : for textile glass processing(base fabric for laminating) ;for geotextiles, carpet backings, automotive textiles; for three dimensional nonwovens with double face knitted surface(upholstery, insulation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

Matériel. Information sur les machines à liage par couture Malimo : pour fibres de verre (tissu de base pour laminage); pour géotextiles, dossier de tapis, textiles pour voitures; pour non-tissés tridimensionnels avec double face tricotée (ameublement, isolation).

Spanish

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Record 22 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Technical Textiles
  • Aircraft Interiors
  • Special-Language Phraseology
CONT

New washable aircraft upholstery fabrics with improved thermal performance. [...] Technical Fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Textiles techniques
  • Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
CONT

Nouveaux revêtements lavables pour sièges d'avion, à résistance thermique améliorée.

Spanish

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Record 23 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
  • Technical Textiles
CONT

Equipment. Information on stitch-bonding machines Malimo : for textile glass processing(base fabric for laminating) ;for geotextiles, carpet backings, automotive textiles; for three dimensional nonwovens with double face knitted surface(upholstery, insulation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

Matériel. Information sur les machines à liage par couture Malimo : pour fibres de verre (tissu de base pour laminage); pour géotextiles, dossier de tapis, textiles pour voitures; pour non-tissés tridimensionnels avec double face tricotée (ameublement, isolation).

Spanish

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Record 24 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Nonwoven Textiles
CONT

Equipment. Information on stitch-bonding machines Malimo : for textile glass processing(base fabric for laminating) ;for geotextiles, carpet backings, automotive textiles; for three dimensional nonwovens with double face knitted surface(upholstery, insulation).

French

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

Matériel. Information sur les machines à liage par couture Malimo : pour fibres de verre (tissu de base pour laminage); pour géotextiles, dossier de tapis, textiles pour voitures; pour non-tissés tridimensionnels avec double face tricotée (ameublement, isolation).

Spanish

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Record 25 1994-09-26

English

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

... one machine was weaving a jacquard upholstery fabric... with difficult fancy wefts and another a ladies wool/cashmere fabric... with delicate bouclé and knops-effects wefts.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 26 1994-09-26

English

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

... one machine was weaving a jacquard upholstery fabric... with difficult fancy wefts and another a ladies wool/cashmere fabric... with delicate bouclé and knops-effects wefts.

Key term(s)
  • wool cashmere fabric

French

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

Spanish

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Record 27 1994-09-26

English

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

... one machine was weaving a jacquard upholstery fabric... with difficult fancy wefts and another a ladies wool/cashmere fabric... with delicate bouclé and knops-effects wefts.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 28 1994-09-26

English

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

... one machine was weaving a jacquard upholstery fabric... with difficult fancy wefts...

French

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

Le premier métier [...] produisait un tissu d'ameublement à deux chaînes avec différentes insertions de trames fantaisie difficiles.

Spanish

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Record 29 1994-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
CONT

Chair web; upholstery web... A woven narrow fabric, for supporting the seat of chairs, couches, etc. The common types are : English, British, or black and white, mainly or wholly of jute warps, dyed or stained black, with cotton wefts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
OBS

Teint en surface.

Spanish

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Record 30 1994-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

Chair web; upholstery web : A woven narrow fabric, for supporting the seat of chairs, couches, etc.... Some specifications call for hemp or flax tow warps. Paper yarns are sometimes used in the warps to limit extensibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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Record 31 1994-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

Chair web; upholstery web : A woven narrow fabric, for supporting the seat of chairs, couches, etc.... Some specifications call for hemp or flax tow warps. Paper yarns are sometimes used in the warps to limit extensibility.

Key term(s)
  • chair webbing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 32 1994-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

Chair web; upholstery web : A woven narrow fabric, for supporting the seat of chairs, couches, etc.... Some specifications call for hemp or flax tow warps. Paper yarns are sometimes used in the warps to limit extensibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 33 1994-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

Chair web; upholstery web : A woven narrow fabric, for supporting the seat of chairs, couches, etc. The common types are : English, British, or black and white, mainly or wholly of jute warps, dyed or stained black, with cotton wefts... Plain or Indian, of undyed jute throughout.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
OBS

Jute qui n'a pas été traité.

Spanish

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Record 34 1994-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Strength of Materials
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Translation (General)
OBS

Forecasting fire resistance. The textile industry is often faced with problems concerning performance level of fabrics, and more specially upholstery fabrics, which must meet fire resistance regulations... the development of a specific computer software... allows the forecast of the fire resistance properties of a fabric given its composition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
OBS

Prévision du comportement au feu. Une étude a permis d'établir des corrélations entre le comportement au feu d'un tissu et sa conjonction. Et de construire un logiciel capable de prévoir les performances au feu à partir de la simple connaissance de la composition du tissu.

Spanish

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Record 35 1993-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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Record 36 1987-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
OBS

webbing : Strong narrow fabric, closely woven in a variety of weaves and principally used for belts and straps which will have to withstand strain(e. g., automobile seat belts, reinforcement of upholstery, suspenders, etc.).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
OBS

Il s'agit de sac pour transporter un équipement de sport. Il est muni de deux poignées en sangle de toile.

Spanish

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Record 37 1986-01-20

English

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 38 1985-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
OBS

Accessoire de l'aspirateur.

Spanish

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Record 39 1985-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
OBS

Accessoire de l'aspirateur.

Spanish

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Record 40 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance
OBS

efficient hand steamer. Steams out wrinkles in clothes and drapes; lifts nap on upholstery. Safe for any fabric(...) hightweight, compact, great for trawl. Fig. p. 476(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
OBS

défroisseur. Brosse à défroisser à vapeur, (...) très pratique et conseillé pour fauteuils, rideaux, vêtement. Livré avec brosse, cordon et godet de remplissage.

Spanish

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