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CREPE LAINE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- elastic band
1, record 1, English, elastic%20band
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rubber band 2, record 1, English, rubber%20band
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bande élastique
1, record 1, French, bande%20%C3%A9lastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bande de coton élastique, de caoutchouc. [...] bande élastique de crêpe de coton ou de laine, servant à maintenir des pansements. 1, record 1, French, - bande%20%C3%A9lastique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wool crepe
1, record 2, English, wool%20crepe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crêpe de laine 2, record 2, English, cr%C3%AApe%20de%20laine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] sheer lightweight fabric woven with a crepe weave, originally made of wool. 3, record 2, English, - wool%20crepe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A refined yet durable fabric with a subtle, pebbled texture and exceptional drape, wool crepe is perfect for tailored garments and offers year-round versatility. Threads are crimped in S or Z patterns to create a fabric that resists wrinkling, accommodates the fullness of pleats and shirring. 4, record 2, English, - wool%20crepe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Wool crepe dresses and coats created during the height of Kleibacker's design career in New York from 1960-1986. 5, record 2, English, - wool%20crepe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crêpe de laine
1, record 2, French, cr%C3%AApe%20de%20laine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crêpe de laine, dont la fabrication de base est semblable à celle du crêpe georgette, est plus particulièrement destiné aux robes et aux tailleurs. 2, record 2, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20de%20laine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le crêpe est fabriqué avec de la soie ou de la laine. On parle aussi fréquemment de crêpe de soie ou de crêpe de laine. 3, record 2, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20de%20laine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] cette robe est confectionnée de crêpe de laine taupe de poids moyen à effet crêpe augmenté par un effet bouclé et des boutons ornant le milieu devant et les poignets sont petits, brun chocolat et à textures. 4, record 2, French, - cr%C3%AApe%20de%20laine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crêpe fabric
1, record 3, English, cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crepe fabric 2, record 3, English, crepe%20fabric
correct
- crepe 3, record 3, English, crepe
correct
- crêpe 4, record 3, English, cr%C3%AApe
correct
- crape 5, record 3, English, crape
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric characterized by a crinkled or puckered surface. 6, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The effect [of crepe] may be produced in a variety of ways, e.g., by the use of S and Z hard-twisted yarns, by the use of a crêpe weave, or chemical or thermal treatment to produce differential shrinkage. 6, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crepes ... They all have a pebbled, rough feel and appearance. Yarns have a high twist in the filling or the warp or both. Most crepes launder well with care. 7, record 3, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20fabric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crêpe
1, record 3, French, cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tissu crêpe 2, record 3, French, tissu%20cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crêpe : Toutes les étoffes présentant une surface spéciale et non lisse, grenue, à grains non lisses et parfois élastiques. 3, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l’origine, fabriqué en soie, on emploie de nos jours toutes les sortes de fibres, naturelles ou chimiques. 3, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] La demande porte sur la suppression permanente des droits de douane sur les importations de tissus crêpes, à savoir la faille, le crêpe Georgette et le crêpe de Chine [...] destinés à être utilisés dans la confection de vêtements. 2, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Parmi les crêpes tissés, les plus connus sont :crêpe chiffon, crêpe de Chine, crêpe Georgette, crêpe de laine, crêpe marocain. 4, record 3, French, - cr%C3%AApe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crepé
1, record 3, Spanish, crep%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- strip
1, record 4, English, strip
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow piece (primarily of textile material, paper, or the like; hence gen.) of approximately uniform breadth. 2, record 4, English, - strip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bande
1, record 4, French, bande
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Morceau d’une matière mince ou souple, plus long que large, qui sert à lier, maintenir, recouvrir, border ou orner qqch. 2, record 4, French, - bande
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bande élastique de crêpe de coton ou de laine, servant à maintenir des pansements [...] Partie ajoutée sur le bord d’un vêtement. Manteau orné d’une bande de fourrure. 2, record 4, French, - bande
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Velpeau's bandage
1, record 5, English, Velpeau%27s%20bandage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Velpeau bandage 2, record 5, English, Velpeau%20bandage
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bandage which serves to immobilize arm to chest wall, with the forearm positioned obliquely across and upward on front of chest. 3, record 5, English, - Velpeau%27s%20bandage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bande Velpeau
1, record 5, French, bande%20Velpeau
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bande en crêpe Velpeau 2, record 5, French, bande%20en%20cr%C3%AApe%20Velpeau
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de crêpe faite ordinairement de laine et de coton et qui convient, en raison de son élasticité non brutale, pour les bandages à compression douce. 1, record 5, French, - bande%20Velpeau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wet finishing machine
1, record 6, English, wet%20finishing%20machine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- machine de finissage humide
1, record 6, French, machine%20de%20finissage%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Machine(...) pour assouplir et briser les tissus secs ou mouillés(coton, synthétiques, laine peignée), en plus du lavage-foulage. Effets de toucher et aspect crêpé, froissé. Un nouveau système de circulation et filtrage de l'air raccourcit les temps de traitement. Machine(...) permettant aussi le traitement du tissu maille(stabilité dimensionnelle, toucher). Machine de traitement de surface(ponçage). Fouleuse-laveuse permettant un traitement différencié simultané sur chaque canal. 1, record 6, French, - machine%20de%20finissage%20humide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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