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nap finish; beddengoed (Ned.) dekens (Ned); | nap finish; beddengoed (Ned.) dekens (Ned); | ||
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 1 May 2016
Description
The soft, fuzzy surface of a fabric, leather, or plant. Nap is formed by brushing or shreading the fabric surface to produce protruding fiber ends. Velvet, suede, flannel, and corduroy have nap.
Synonyms and Related Terms
nap finish; beddengoed (Ned.) dekens (Ned);
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- 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: American Leather Chemists Association Glossary at www.leatherchemists.org