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== Description ==
 
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terciopelo por urdimbre (Esp.)
 
terciopelo por urdimbre (Esp.)
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
P.Tortora, R.Merkel (eds.), ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Fairchild Publications, New York, 1996.
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* P.Tortora, R.Merkel (eds.), ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Fairchild Publications, New York, 1996.
  
 
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Velour trousers
MFA3 2012.977

Description

A fabric with a short, thick pile. Velour was originally made in France from wool. It is now also made with cotton and synthetic fibers. Velour can be woven, knitted or felted. The plush fabric is used for clothing, toweling, draperies, upholstery and hats.

Synonyms and Related Terms

terciopelo por urdimbre (Esp.)

Resources and Citations

  • P.Tortora, R.Merkel (eds.), Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Fairchild Publications, New York, 1996.