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YARN SUPPORT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backing yarn
1, record 1, English, backing%20yarn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- support yarn 2, record 1, English, support%20yarn
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Backing yarn: in a pile fabric ... the base yarn that holds the pile yarn in place; formed by the stuffer yarn and the warp and filling yarn in the fabric. 3, record 1, English, - backing%20yarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Backing Yarn: The yarn normally found on the inside of a fleece garment. Usually napped to create the soft lining of fleece. 4, record 1, English, - backing%20yarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In carpets, pile refers to the face yarn, as opposed to backing or support yarn. 5, record 1, English, - backing%20yarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Kraftcord - A tightly twisted yarn made from plant fibers and used as backing yarn in woven carpet. 6, record 1, English, - backing%20yarn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil de renfort
1, record 1, French, fil%20de%20renfort
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fil de support 1, record 1, French, fil%20de%20support
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les tapis, le velours désigne le fil d'endroit par opposition au fil de renfort ou de support. 1, record 1, French, - fil%20de%20renfort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yarn support
1, record 2, English, yarn%20support
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- support de fils
1, record 2, French, support%20de%20fils
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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