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| + | [[File:MFA20182313 Gabardine.jpg|thumb|Gabardine riding habit<br>MFA# 2018.2313]] | ||
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[[File:Image3_802516.jpg|thumb|Gabardine]] | [[File:Image3_802516.jpg|thumb|Gabardine]] | ||
| − | + | A durable, tightly woven twill fabric. Gabardine has fine, but distinct, diagonal cords. It is usually made from [[cotton]], [[wool]], [[silk]], [[rayon fiber|Rayon]], or [[polyester fiber|Polyester]]. Gabardine is used for coats, suits, slacks, and skirts. It is also treated with waterproofing and used for raincoats. | |
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| − | A durable, tightly woven twill fabric. Gabardine has fine, but distinct, diagonal cords. It is usually made from [[cotton]], [[wool]], [[silk]], [[rayon fiber| | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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gaberdine (Br.); gabercord (Br.); tela de gabardina (Esp.); gabardine (Ned); | gaberdine (Br.); gabercord (Br.); tela de gabardina (Esp.); gabardine (Ned); | ||
| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
* 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 | ||
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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 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Gabardine." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Gabardine." ( Accessed 9 Sept. 2004). |
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.fabrics.net |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 249 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 249 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:23, 23 October 2020
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);
Resources and Citations
- 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." ( Accessed 9 Sept. 2004).
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Website: www.fabrics.net
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 249
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998