Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
velours blanchi
English translation:
bleached velour OR velvet
Added to glossary by
Tony M
Jul 6, 2015 18:44
8 yrs ago
French term
Velours blanchi
French to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Design, Upholstery
Context: Voici des échantillons de velours. Ceci est un velours blanchi.
Bleached?
More context: Il a été plié d'une façon irrégulière, mis dans une cuvette puis j'ai versé de l'eau de Javel.
Bleached?
More context: Il a été plié d'une façon irrégulière, mis dans une cuvette puis j'ai versé de l'eau de Javel.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +3 | bleached velour OR velvet |
Tony M
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References
| Velvet vs velour |
B D Finch
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Change log
Jul 7, 2015 08:35: writeaway changed "Field (specific)" from "Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting" to "Textiles / Clothing / Fashion"
Jul 11, 2015 10:42: Tony M changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/576816">Nina Iordache's</a> old entry - "Velours blanchi"" to ""bleached velour OR velvet""
Proposed translations
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bleached velour OR velvet
As a furnishing fabric, 'velours' is possibly more common than 'velvet'.
It sounds like the opposite of tie-dyeing! I guess the result will be not dissimilar to 'crushed velvet', albeit a little more drastic!
It sounds like the opposite of tie-dyeing! I guess the result will be not dissimilar to 'crushed velvet', albeit a little more drastic!
Note from asker:
| Thank you, Tony! |
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Comment: "Thank you kindly!"
Reference comments
15 hrs
Reference:
Velvet vs velour
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_textile_manufactur...
"Velour
Velour is a textile, a knitted counterpart of velvet.
It combines the stretchy properties of knits such as spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet.
Velvet
Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet can be made from any fiber. It is woven on a special loom that weaves two piece of velvet at the same time. The two pieces are then cut apart and the two lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls. "
http://taylorsdirect.co.uk/products/
"Velour A medium to heavy weight fabric, closely woven with a thick pile. It can be made using either a plain, twill or satin weave construction. It resembles velvet, but has a lower cut pile. End uses include apparel (Coats or Jackets)."
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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-07-07 09:58:35 GMT)
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As can be seen from the above references, there seems to be some difference of opinion about the definitions. I thought that velours was knitted while velvet was woven. The best velvet is made of silk.
"Velour
Velour is a textile, a knitted counterpart of velvet.
It combines the stretchy properties of knits such as spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet.
Velvet
Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet can be made from any fiber. It is woven on a special loom that weaves two piece of velvet at the same time. The two pieces are then cut apart and the two lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls. "
http://taylorsdirect.co.uk/products/
"Velour A medium to heavy weight fabric, closely woven with a thick pile. It can be made using either a plain, twill or satin weave construction. It resembles velvet, but has a lower cut pile. End uses include apparel (Coats or Jackets)."
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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-07-07 09:58:35 GMT)
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As can be seen from the above references, there seems to be some difference of opinion about the definitions. I thought that velours was knitted while velvet was woven. The best velvet is made of silk.
Reference:
Note from asker:
| Thank you so much. I think it is velour, of course, then! |
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