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TISSU DRAPE [2 records]

Record 1 1994-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

The composite manufacturing productivity is improved by the ease of wetting-out the fibres, the drapeability which can be engineered to suit the end use, the fewer layers required and the wide range of possible fibre orientations.

French

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

La productivité de fabrication des composites est améliorée par la facilité de mouillage des fibres, le drapé du tissu qui peut être conçu selon les besoins, la limitation du nombre de couches nécessaires et la large gamme possible d'orientation des fibres.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-02-24

English

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

A light, twilled woolen fabric for men's wear with an unfinished surface. Two colors are generally combined in the same yarn. The best is made of all wool, but in inferior kinds, shoddy and cotton are also introduced. (Amer. Encyc. verbo Tweed.)

French

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

Étoffe tissée toile à gros fils, aspect rustique, très résistante. De laine ou de textures mixtes.

Spanish

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