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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A soft, lightweight fabric woven from [ | + | A soft, lightweight fabric woven from [[wool]], [[cotton]], [[rayon fiber|rayon]], or other staple fiber. Challis originated in England. The plain weave fabric is often printed with a delicate figured or floral design. Challis is used for scarves, dresses, and blouses. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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File:wool challis new.jpg|Wool challis | File:wool challis new.jpg|Wool challis | ||
| − | File:wool challis_100X.jpg|Wool challis | + | File:wool challis_100X.jpg|Wool challis at 100x |
| − | File:wool challis_100X_pol.jpg|Wool challis | + | File:wool challis_100X_pol.jpg|Wool challis at 100x polarized light |
File:Image3_802544.jpg|Spun viscose challis | File:Image3_802544.jpg|Spun viscose challis | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | == Resources and Citations == | ||
| − | + | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | |
| − | * | + | * Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985 |
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.fabrics.net |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:25, 28 May 2022
Description
A soft, lightweight fabric woven from Wool, Cotton, rayon, or other staple fiber. Challis originated in England. The plain weave fabric is often printed with a delicate figured or floral design. Challis is used for scarves, dresses, and blouses.
Synonyms and Related Terms
challie; chally; shalle
Additional Images
Wool challis
Wool challis at 100x
Wool challis at 100x polarized light
Spun viscose challis
Resources and Citations
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website: www.fabrics.net