Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
Découpe olivette
English translation:
underarm gusset
Added to glossary by
Rachel Fell
Dec 15, 2018 13:50
5 yrs ago
French term
Découpe olivette
French to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Fireman`s clothing
Context:
Découpe olivette dessous de bras pour une meilleure aisance.
Bas de manche avec soufflet et patte de ferrage avec auto - agrippant.
Presumably some sort of gusset to allow free movement.
Suggestions most welcome.
TIA Chris.
Découpe olivette dessous de bras pour une meilleure aisance.
Bas de manche avec soufflet et patte de ferrage avec auto - agrippant.
Presumably some sort of gusset to allow free movement.
Suggestions most welcome.
TIA Chris.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +3 | underarm gusset |
Rachel Fell
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| 2 +1 | curved gussett |
B D Finch
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Dec 22, 2018 17:45: Rachel Fell Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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underarm gusset
seems to be used a lot in this context. Function rather than shape.
Special shoulder shaping makes for greater comfort when wearing breathing apparatus whilst greater reach manoeuvrability is achieved by incorporating a larger underarm gusset.
http://www.bristoluniforms.com/ergotech-action
with full underarm gusset for freedom of movement
https://www.mgsafety.com/product/nomex-tough-fire-fighter-ja...
The firefighter tunic includes set-in sleeves with under-arm gusset with self fabric shoulder reinforcement
https://www.fireproductsearch.com/products/contour-firefight...
Special shoulder shaping makes for greater comfort when wearing breathing apparatus whilst greater reach manoeuvrability is achieved by incorporating a larger underarm gusset.
http://www.bristoluniforms.com/ergotech-action
with full underarm gusset for freedom of movement
https://www.mgsafety.com/product/nomex-tough-fire-fighter-ja...
The firefighter tunic includes set-in sleeves with under-arm gusset with self fabric shoulder reinforcement
https://www.fireproductsearch.com/products/contour-firefight...
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
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Thank you Tony :-)
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writeaway
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Thank you writeaway :-)
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Yvonne Gallagher
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Thank you Yvonne :-)
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curved gussett
Olivette is also another name for a queen scallop (Chlamys opercularis). So this might just be a deeply curved gusset. Button and loop fastenings would be really uncomfortable in the underarm aea.
www.firefightersafety.com › Turnout & Proximity Gear
Fyrepel Turnout Jacket. ... Firefighter Turnout Coat ... Underarm gusset allows arm to be raised with minimal coat rise; Deep two layer neoprene sleeve wells ...
www.bristoluniforms.com/media/files/LAYERFLEX_Lo Res.pdf
firefighters are issued with fire coats and trousers designed for structural firefighting to be ... Shoulder shape and under arm gussets allow for full rotational arm ...
www.firefightersafety.com › Turnout & Proximity Gear
Fyrepel Turnout Jacket. ... Firefighter Turnout Coat ... Underarm gusset allows arm to be raised with minimal coat rise; Deep two layer neoprene sleeve wells ...
www.bristoluniforms.com/media/files/LAYERFLEX_Lo Res.pdf
firefighters are issued with fire coats and trousers designed for structural firefighting to be ... Shoulder shape and under arm gussets allow for full rotational arm ...
Discussion
Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
It was a straight piece of fabric (sleeve, I think?) with a slit in it, and behind the slit was sewn an oval (a bit pointed really, more like a almond) in what happened to be a contrasting colour; so when flexed, the slit opened and the additional fabric became visible; I feel sure this is what was being described here.