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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A lightweight, plain-weave fabric with crinkled lengthwise stripes. Seersucker fabric is usually made from [ | + | A lightweight, plain-weave fabric with crinkled lengthwise stripes. Seersucker fabric is usually made from [[cotton|cotton]] but is sometimes made from [[acetate%20fiber|acetate]], [[silk|silk]], [[linen|linen]], [[rayon%20fiber|Rayon]], or [[nylon%20fiber|Nylon]]. The crinkled stripes can be made mechanically by tightening some warp threads and loosening others. A similar effect, [[pliss%C3%A9|plissé]], can be obtained by chemical treatment. Seersucker is used for summer suits, dresses, shirts, pajamas, and children's clothing. |
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:MFA53212 seersucker.jpg|Seersucker jacket<br>MFA# 53.212 | ||
| + | File:MFA02510 seersucker.jpg|Seersucker curtain<br>MFA# 02.510 | ||
| + | File:MFA20081957 seersucker.jpg|Seersucker pants<br>MFA# 2008.1957 | ||
File:Seersucker2.jpg|Seersucker | File:Seersucker2.jpg|Seersucker | ||
</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 |
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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 | ||
| − | * | + | * 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 14:51, 20 October 2020
Description
A lightweight, plain-weave fabric with crinkled lengthwise stripes. Seersucker fabric is usually made from Cotton but is sometimes made from acetate, Silk, Linen, Rayon, or Nylon. The crinkled stripes can be made mechanically by tightening some warp threads and loosening others. A similar effect, Plissé, can be obtained by chemical treatment. Seersucker is used for summer suits, dresses, shirts, pajamas, and children's clothing.
Additional Images
Seersucker jacket
MFA# 53.212
Seersucker curtain
MFA# 02.510
Seersucker pants
MFA# 2008.1957
Seersucker
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
- 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.fabrics.net