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A round, twisted cord or a twill fabric with a clearly defined diagonal ribs. Whipcord fabrics, made from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cotton cotton] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wool wool], are typically used in upholstery, sportswear, or uniforms. Whipcord ropes were used to make whiplashes. | A round, twisted cord or a twill fabric with a clearly defined diagonal ribs. Whipcord fabrics, made from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cotton cotton] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wool wool], are typically used in upholstery, sportswear, or uniforms. Whipcord ropes were used to make whiplashes. | ||
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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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Description
A round, twisted cord or a twill fabric with a clearly defined diagonal ribs. Whipcord fabrics, made from cotton or wool, are typically used in upholstery, sportswear, or uniforms. Whipcord ropes were used to make whiplashes.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Website address 1 Comment: www.fabrics.net