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TISSU MATELASSE [2 records]

Record 1 2003-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

A fancy double woven or compound fabric that has the appearance of being padded, puckered or quilted. It is usually woven on a jacquard loom.

OBS

Used for upholstery, drapery, vests. Lighter weights are used for dresses and other apparel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Tissu ouaté, orné de piqûres pouvant former plusieurs motifs et donnant un effet de relief au tissu.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A double fabric with a quilted character and raised patterns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe doublée d'une nappe de ouate, ces deux éléments sont maintenus solidaires par piqûre. La piqûre est généralement faite sur une machine spéciale à aiguilles multiples [...]; la piqûre forme sur l'endroit de l'étoffe un dessin qui peut être des lignes parallèles, des carreaux, des losanges, des lignes brisées [...] Les dessins les plus compliqués sont faits sur des métiers à broder de type suisse.

CONT

[...] les étoffes matelassées sont utilisées pour la confection de robes de chambre, douillettes, anoraks [etc.].

Spanish

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