Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1987
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (80% Acrylic, 20% Cotton)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087974
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.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 123 SWALLOW / 5.2 wstd. Nm 6.0 / 80% Acrylic, 20% Cotton / Well-established as a Spring classic, SWALLOW is re-introduced with an augmented colour range which / dovetails with that of its coarse-gauge counterpart, / CULVER. The random cotton surface effect creates / a unique texture and represents excellent value.".
Yarn numbers: 1858, 1321, 1322, 1859, 1323, 1325, 1326, 1860, 1327, 1329, 1787.
