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BOUCLE [9 records]

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Record 1 2025-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
BF-01
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A region of Burkina Faso.

OBS

BF-01: code recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
BF-01
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Région du Burkina Faso.

OBS

BF-01 : code reconnu par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
BF-01
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Región de Burkina Faso.

OBS

BF-01: código reconocido por ISO.

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Record 2 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric woven or knitted from curled or specially twisted yarn, [with] small loops on the surface, which gives it a kinky appearance.

OBS

The curls do not cover the entire surface [of the fabric] but occur at intervals, distinguishing it from astrakhan. Often made in coating weights but also in lighter weights for dress goods and sweaters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe de laine, de soie ou autre qui comprend dans son armure un fil bouclette de fantaisie.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A novelty yarn of very uneven appearance characterized by loops or curls, made of three or more elements including two relatively fine foundation yarns and one relatively thick yarn which has been delivered at a faster rate than the foundation yarns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Fil mélangé obtenu en entremêlant un fil en boucle et un fil droit [qui] ajoute une touche de style et de texture aux textiles.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Wool Industry
  • Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
CONT

An energetic mode ... Comeback of wool bouclé effects in dull and brilliant contrasted yarns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Industrie lainière
  • Mode
CONT

Une mode énergique [...] Renouveau des [effets] de laines-bouclettes en contraste de fils mats et brillants.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-10-13

English

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

bouclé: A fabric woven or knit with bouclé yarns. Bouclé fabric has a looped or knotted surface and is used for sportswear and coats.

French

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

Étoffe produite avec des fils bouclés en mohair et qui présente une surface irrégulière.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
CONT

Bouclé mohair ... As a variegated, big loop, mohair bouclé, the lustourous loops will pop out to add a wonderfully soft third dimension to your woven, knitted, or crocheted pieces. The bouclé may be used alone or coordinated with other yarns

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)
OBS

Fil bouclé fait de mohair. C'est un fil fantaisie comportant des boucles qui confèrent aux tissus une surface irrégulière.

OBS

Le terme «bouclé» est un générique désignant et l'étoffe et le fil.

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Key term(s)
  • looped fabric
  • looped pile fabric

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles

Spanish

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Record 8 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 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitting Techniques - Various

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de tricot diverses

Spanish

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