Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1987
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (96% Acrylic, 4% Nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087969
About MeGrey A4 card folder marked "Richards plc / SPINNERS OF KNITWEAR EFFECT YARNS / PO Box 71 Aberdeen AB9 8DT / Telephone 0224 630243 / Telex 73101" on the front cover. A card of sample yarns is secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn name, and a square sample of knitted yarn inside the front cover.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 383 NIMBUS / 4.0 wstd. Nm 4.5 / 96% Acrylic, 4% Nylon / A new acrylic slub yarn with an interesting surface / texture and an excellent handle, NIMBUS is destined / to become a Spring classic.".
Yarn names: Optic White, Pink, Ochre, Yellow, Sage, Blue.
