Difference between revisions of "Bluteau"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A plain weave fabric with a fine uniform mesh. Bluteau, or bolting cloth, was originally made from silk, but fine grade [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cotton cotton], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester polyester], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nylon nylon], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinyon | + | A plain weave fabric with a fine uniform mesh. Bluteau, or bolting cloth, was originally made from silk, but fine grade [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cotton cotton], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester polyester], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nylon nylon], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinyon%20fiber vinyon] fabrics have also been used. Occasionally [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=stainless%20steel stainless steel] wire bolting cloth is used is screening machines. It is used to make silk screen prints and for sifting flour. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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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 | ||
| − | * | + | * Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985 |
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Revision as of 06:27, 24 July 2013
Description
A plain weave fabric with a fine uniform mesh. Bluteau, or bolting cloth, was originally made from silk, but fine grade cotton, polyester, nylon, and vinyon fabrics have also been used. Occasionally stainless steel wire bolting cloth is used is screening machines. It is used to make silk screen prints and for sifting flour.
Synonyms and Related Terms
banderoles; bolting cloth (AAT);
Authority
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985