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THREE-UP THREE-DOWN TWILL WEAVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Special-Language Phraseology
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Storm serge: Heavier in weight, lower in texture, and made from poorer stock than the average serge. Three-up and three-down twill weave used as well as the customary two-up and two-down twill. The cloth has luster, is harsh and wiry in fell. It is usually piece dyed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité

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