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TAFFETAS CHANGEANT ORDINAIRE [2 records]

Record 1 2003-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A changeable or an iridescent taffeta brought about by the use of two harmonious or contrasting colors in the fabric, such as a red rayon warp and a blue acetate filling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
OBS

taffetas changeant [soie]. -1) ordinaire, tramé couleur sur chaîne d'une autre couleur offrant un aspect fondu des 2 nuances.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
OBS

--term signifying the use of 2 different colored sets of yarn, warp and filling, in order to give a changeable effect in the cloth. Silk taffeta is often made in this manner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
OBS

taffetas changeant (...) 1) Ordinaire, tramé couleur sur chaîne d'une autre couleur offrant un aspect fondu des 2 nuances.

Spanish

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