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| − | A heavy, thick [ | + | A heavy, thick [[wool|woolen]] fabric with a [[twill%20weave|twill weave]]. Melton, first made in England, has short nap on the outer surface that produces a smooth, non-glossy surface. It is used for overcoats, hunting jackets, and military uniforms. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 9 May 2016
Description
A heavy, thick woolen fabric with a Twill weave. Melton, first made in England, has short nap on the outer surface that produces a smooth, non-glossy surface. It is used for overcoats, hunting jackets, and military uniforms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
melton cloth
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website address 1 Comment: www.fabrics.net