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BOUCLE YARN [2 records]

Record 1 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 2 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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