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LYCRA [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lycra
1, record 1, English, lycra
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Lycra® 2, record 1, English, Lycra%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic fabric material with elastic properties of the sort known generically as "spandex". 3, record 1, English, - lycra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seattle Fabrics carries stretch fabrics including lycra, supplex and more. 1, record 1, English, - lycra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lycra® is a DuPont registered trademark. 4, record 1, English, - lycra
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lycra
1, record 1, French, lycra
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Lycra® 2, record 1, French, Lycra%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu synthétique à réseau très élastique, qui a les mêmes utilisations que le lastex. 1, record 1, French, - lycra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gaine, maillot de bain en lycra. 1, record 1, French, - lycra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Lycra® est la] marque de commerce de DuPont pour la fibre spandex. 2, record 1, French, - lycra
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Vyrene™
1, record 2, English, Vyrene%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brand name for spandex. 2, record 2, English, - Vyrene%26trade%3B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spandex [fiber] developed to replace rubber in fashionable garments, waistbands etc. was first introduced in the market with trade name "LYCRA" by M/s Dupont Corporation in the year 1959. Later on M/s Dupont Rubber Co. also marketed their name "VYRENE". 3, record 2, English, - Vyrene%26trade%3B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Vyrene™: A trademark of Dupont. 4, record 2, English, - Vyrene%26trade%3B
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Vyrene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Vyrene
1, record 2, French, Vyrene
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VyreneMC : Marque de commerce de la société Dupont. 2, record 2, French, - Vyrene
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cloth spreader
1, record 3, English, cloth%20spreader
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cloth spreading machine 2, record 3, English, cloth%20spreading%20machine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A machine that] spreads layers of cloth on table preparatory to marking and cutting parts for such articles as garments, mattress or upholstery covers. 3, record 3, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloth spreading machine. A spreading carriage is mounted to reciprocate to-and-fro along a spreading table. A support for a bale of cloth is carried by holding means mounted on the table, and a calender assembly is mounted on the carriage. The cloth-bale support is adjustable relatively to the carriage in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocation of the carriage, as by a photocell responsive to changes of position of the vertical plane of the web of cloth hanging from the bale and passing between two pull-off rollers of the calender assembly. 4, record 3, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Phillips ’Hand Economy’ Manual Cloth Spreading machine. Available in cone bar and cradle models. Suitable for one way(face-up) and two way(zig-zag) laying. Ideal modern machine for cotton, denim, polyester, lycra, light denier, nylon, plastics and glazed paper. [Text accompanied by an illustration. ] 5, record 3, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Expandable cloth spreader suitable for both flat form and roll form fabric.Its strong body can stand for heavy weight. [Text accompanied by an illustration] 1, record 3, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- machine à étendre le tissu
1, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- machine à étaler le tissu 2, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9taler%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- dérouleuse de tissu 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9rouleuse%20de%20tissu
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérouleuse, métreuse, visiteuse de tissu. […] Le contrôle des défauts s’effectue grâce à une table de visite, lumineuse ou non, inclinée à 45°. L’enroulement s’effectue tangentiellement au moyen de deux rouleaux motorisés garnis de mousse néoprène, sur lesquels repose la pièce. Le berceau arrière reçoit la pièce à contrôler. [Texte accompagné d'une illustration] 3, record 3, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dispositif étaleur de confection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Women's Clothing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- girdle
1, record 4, English, girdle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shaped corset made of leather and Lycra. 1, record 4, English, - girdle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 4, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la gaine de protection que porte la joueuse qui pratique le sport de la ringuette. Cette gaine, d'une construction monopièce de type «Cuirasse», est faite de cuir doublé de Lycra. 1, record 4, French, - gaine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement donné par Maska Sports de Montréal. 1, record 4, French, - gaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aquator
1, record 5, English, aquator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Aquator 2, record 5, English, Aquator
correct, trademark
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric with a soft, cotton like feel used for sportswear and developed by DuPont. 2, record 5, English, - aquator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fashionable and functional yoga bootcut pant made from Aquator fabric, combining tactel, cotton and lycra. This unique fabric ensures comfort and dryness throughout your practice. 3, record 5, English, - aquator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aquator
1, record 5, French, aquator
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Aquator 2, record 5, French, Aquator
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Tissu de] construction maille ou chaîne et trame [avec] double face en coton et Tactel et dont la face en Tactel véhicule la transpiration vers l'extérieur et la face en coton diffuse l'humidité et accélère le temps d'évaporation du tissu. 3, record 5, French, - aquator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ce] tissu résistant aux intempéries, mis au point par DuPont, [...] conjugue les propriétés des fibres de DuPont ; Lycra pour l'élasticité, Cordura pour la résistance à l'abrasion, Tactel pour ses aspects esthétiques, Coolmax pour son confort climatique, Supplex pour la douceur du coton. Flexible et léger avec d'exceptionnelles qualités d'élasticité, Aquator est perméable, mais protège de l'eau et du vent. 4, record 5, French, - aquator
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Clothing Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- temperate sock
1, record 6, English, temperate%20sock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Canadian average green sock made of wool, nylon and lycra intended to used as a "next to the skin" layer or with liner sock for year round applications. 2, record 6, English, - temperate%20sock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The heel, sole, and toe are terry inside the socks are knee high in length and have a Rosso finish toe closure. 1, record 6, English, - temperate%20sock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaussette pour climat tempéré
1, record 6, French, chaussette%20pour%20climat%20temp%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussette de couleur vert canadien moyen faite de laine, nylon et Lycra qui se porte normalement en contact direct avec la peau ou par-dessus la chaussette doublure, peu importe le temps de l'année. 2, record 6, French, - chaussette%20pour%20climat%20temp%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intérieur du talon, de la semelle et des orteils est en tissu éponge. La chaussette monte jusqu'au genou et possède une finition Rosso aux orteils. 1, record 6, French, - chaussette%20pour%20climat%20temp%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stretch in all directions
1, record 7, English, stretch%20in%20all%20directions
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The light weight thermal/mortar glove is a form fitting glove that is comprised of a tri-laminate fabric with a nylon face that incorporates a velour fleece next-to-skin layer. This material incorporates lycra, which provides stretch and recovery in all directions. 1, record 7, English, - stretch%20in%20all%20directions
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- extension en tous sens
1, record 7, French, extension%20en%20tous%20sens
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gant thermique léger/mortier est un gant ajusté comportant un tissu trois épaisseurs [trois couches contrecollées] avec [une] face en nylon et [une] couche de molleton velours près de la peau. Ce tissu comprend du lycra qui permet une extension et une reprise en tous sens. 1, record 7, French, - extension%20en%20tous%20sens
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Clothing (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cold weather sock
1, record 8, English, cold%20weather%20sock
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CW sock 1, record 8, English, CW%20sock
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grey sock made of wool, nylon and lycra and intended to be used as a "next to the skin" layer or with a liner sock for cold weather applications. 2, record 8, English, - cold%20weather%20sock
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chaussette pour temps froid
1, record 8, French, chaussette%20pour%20temps%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussette grise faite de laine, de nylon et de Lycra [qui] se porte normalement en contact direct avec la peau ou, par temps froid, par-dessus la chaussette doublure. 2, record 8, French, - chaussette%20pour%20temps%20froid
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- recovery in all directions
1, record 9, English, recovery%20in%20all%20directions
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The light weight thermal/mortar glove is a form fitting glove that is comprised of a tri-laminate fabric with a nylon face that incorporates a velour fleece next-to-skin layer. This material incorporates lycra, which provides stretch and recovery in all directions. 1, record 9, English, - recovery%20in%20all%20directions
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- reprise en tous sens
1, record 9, French, reprise%20en%20tous%20sens
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gant thermique léger/mortier est un gant ajusté comportant un tissu trois épaisseurs [trois couches contrecollées] avec [une] face en nylon et [une] couche de molleton velours près de la peau. Ce tissu comprend du lycra qui permet une extension et une reprise en tous sens. 1, record 9, French, - reprise%20en%20tous%20sens
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- discharger
1, record 10, English, discharger
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monti Antonio have developed a very advanced and compact range of calanders... which allow the thermofixing of synthetics(polyester, lycra, etc) or cotton blends, as well as for 100% natural fibres. The machines are completed with full automatic discharger(precision folder, non-stop rolling device or trolleypleater) in exit, allowing the non-stop work of the machines. 2, record 10, English, - discharger
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système de sortie
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sortie
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une aiguilleteuse est constituée d'un système d'entrée de la nappe, du système de frappe comportant planches à aiguilles enclume et débourreur, et d'un système de sortie de nappe. 2, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sortie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fleeced structure
1, record 11, English, fleeced%20structure
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fleeced ... of textiles: having a soft nap. 2, record 11, English, - fleeced%20structure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... 8. 5 oz. construction with 5% lycra for stretch and freedom of movement. Inner surface is fleeced for comfort, thickness and warmth. This garment is innerwear or outerwear. 3, record 11, English, - fleeced%20structure
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- structure lainée
1, record 11, French, structure%20lain%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- structure grattée 1, record 11, French, structure%20gratt%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lainé, ée : Étoffe ayant un aspect pelucheux et un toucher doux obtenus par le lainage. 1, record 11, French, - structure%20lain%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-11-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Chemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- burnt-out print
1, record 12, English, burnt%2Dout%20print
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- burnt out print 2, record 12, English, burnt%20out%20print
correct
- etched-out print 3, record 12, English, etched%2Dout%20print
correct
- etched print 4, record 12, English, etched%20print
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Burnt-out print: Print showing raised designs on sheerground. Made by printing design with chemical on fabric woven of paired threads of different fibers, then burning out one fiber from the parts printed. Often used on velvet, but also on other fabrics. 5, record 12, English, - burnt%2Dout%20print
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faconne velvet: Patterned velvet made by burnt-out print process. The design is of velvet with backgroundplain. 6, record 12, English, - burnt%2Dout%20print
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... velvet gets the stretch with lycra... In fact, when it comes to feel and textures, the jacquards in floral acetates and stretch, the chiffon with a very retro burnt out print, sheer, blended chiffons.... 7, record 12, English, - burnt%2Dout%20print
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Burn-out printing: a method of printing to obtain a raised design on a sheer ground ... The product of this operation is known as a burnt-out print. 8, record 12, English, - burnt%2Dout%20print
Record 12, Key term(s)
- etched out print
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Chimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- impression dévorante
1, record 12, French, impression%20d%C3%A9vorante
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- impression en relief 1, record 12, French, impression%20en%20relief
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- impression par découpage 1, record 12, French, impression%20par%20d%C3%A9coupage
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- impression dévorée 1, record 12, French, impression%20d%C3%A9vor%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'impression par dévorage est une opération qui permet d'obtenir un dessin en relief sur un tissu réalisé avec deux paires de fils de fibres différentes. Par action chimique, le procédé de dévorage détruit localement et sélectivement certaines des fibres du mélange. Le résultat de cette opération est connu sous le nom d'impression dévorante. 1, record 12, French, - impression%20d%C3%A9vorante
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme anglais «burnt-out print» est parfois traduit en français par «impression dévorée». 1, record 12, French, - impression%20d%C3%A9vorante
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada, les expressions «impression en relief» et «impression par découpage» sont utilisées dans des usines textiles. 1, record 12, French, - impression%20d%C3%A9vorante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-02-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mesh skin dress 1, record 13, English, mesh%20skin%20dress
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mesh skin dress with 35% lycra. 1, record 13, English, - mesh%20skin%20dress
Record 13, Key term(s)
- mesh-skin dress
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- robe moulante en mailles
1, record 13, French, robe%20moulante%20en%20mailles
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- robe moulante en maille 1, record 13, French, robe%20moulante%20en%20maille
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robe collante qui moule le corps. 1, record 13, French, - robe%20moulante%20en%20mailles
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-12-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- core-plied yarn
1, record 14, English, core%2Dplied%20yarn
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
core-plied yarns have two staple fibers counters-wound around a core of Lycra. 1, record 14, English, - core%2Dplied%20yarn
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tresse à âme
1, record 14, French, tresse%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les tresses à âmes se composent de deux filés (fibre discontinue) tressés autour d'une âme en Lycra. 1, record 14, French, - tresse%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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