Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1986
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (55% Acrylic, 42% Wool, 3% Nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087970
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. Two cards of sample yarns are secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number, with a square sample of knitted yarn inside the front cover.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 309 PAYSANNE / 2.9 wstd. Nm 3.3 / 55% Acrylic, 42% Wool, 3% Nylon / A new fashion dictate is for felted wool content with / a tapestry influence. Paysanne embodies all these / features with the added plus of a very high yield.".
Yarn numbers: 1725, 1726, 1727, 1728, 1729, 1730, 1731, 1732, 1733, 1734, 1735, 1736, 1737, 1737.
