Gabardine

Gabardine

Description

A durable, tightly woven twill fabric. Gabardine has fine, but distinct, diagonal cords. It is usually made from Cotton, Wool, Silk, rayon, or polyester. Gabardine is used for coats, suits, slacks, and skirts. It is also treated with waterproofing and used for raincoats.

Synonyms and Related Terms

gaberdine (Br.); gabercord (Br.); tela de gabardina (Esp.); gabardine (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

• Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Gabardine." Encyclopædia Britannica. 9 Sept. 2004 .

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