Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1987
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (78% acrylic, 13% cotton, 4% mohair, 4% wool, 1% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087973
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. Four cards of sample yarns are secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number.A computer printed label inside cover reads: "KW 146 OSPREY / 1.75 WSTD. NM 2.0 / 78% ACRYLIC, 13% COTTON, / 4% MOHAIR, 4% WOOL, 1% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 1098, 1292, 1100, 1102, 1295, 1213, 1215, 1300, 1521, 1105, 1106, 1391, 1303, 1107, 1322, 1394, 1297, 1298, 1520, 1305, 1308.
