Melton
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Description
A heavy, thick woolen fabric with a weave 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
Authority
- Random House, Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.fabrics.net