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Record 1 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wool Industry
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

Hair-like covering of sheep and certain other animals, which is one of the principal materials used for clothing. Distinguished from hair by its scaly surface, fineness, and curl; from fur by its crispness and curl.

CONT

When water or liquid is spilled on a wool garment, the fluid tends to run off leaving droplets which can be wiped off quickly. In this respect, wool is partially water repellent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie lainière
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Poil doux, épais et frisé, qui croit sur la peau des moutons et de quelques autres animaux. La laine est filée, tissée, tricotée ou feutrée.

CONT

Le tissu dit pure laine, quelle que soit sa valeur, doit obligatoirement ne comporter aucune autre fibre.

Spanish

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

Fibra natural de origen animal, producida por los ovinos.

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