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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A coarse, heavy, plain weave linen fabric. Butcher's linen was originally used for French butchers' aprons because it was more durable and stain resistant than cotton. The stiff, sturdy fabric is still used for aprons, table linens, and for interfacing. | + | A coarse, heavy, [[plain weave]] [[linen]] fabric. Butcher's linen was originally used for French butchers' aprons because it was more durable and stain resistant than [[cotton]]. The stiff, sturdy fabric is still used for aprons, table linens, and for interfacing. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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butchers linen | butchers linen | ||
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
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* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.fabric.net |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:21, 11 May 2022
Description
A coarse, heavy, Plain weave Linen fabric. Butcher's linen was originally used for French butchers' aprons because it was more durable and stain resistant than Cotton. The stiff, sturdy fabric is still used for aprons, table linens, and for interfacing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
butchers linen
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website: www.fabric.net