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FIL CREPE [3 records]

Record 1 2002-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A twisted yarn which, when woven into a cloth of suitable construction and given the appropriate finishing treatment, is capable of producing a pebbled-surface effect.

CONT

A crepe yarn in the 8 ply has been chosen to give a quality yarn with extra twist that will reduce the amount of pilling and provide a long lasting garment. A large colour range is available.

CONT

... In view of this fashion trend, FILA proposes a new 100% wool suit where the crepe yarn processed in a particular way, produces a softer fabric which always fall perfectly into place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Fil fortement surtordu, à torsion droite (ou Z) ou gauche (S). La torsion est de 2.000 à 3.000 tours au mètre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
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Record 2 1995-01-26

English

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

Basic worsted crêpe yarns are woven in novelty structures with delicate surface interest, while fluid fabrics with ribbed and canvas weaves reflect functional origins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)

Spanish

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