Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1985
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (78% Dralon, 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 numberABDMS087975
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, and a square sample of knitted yarn inside the front cover.A computer printed label inside cover reads: "KW 146 OSPREY / 1.75 wstd. Nm 2.0 / 78% Dralon, 13% Cotton, 4% Mohair, 4% Wool, / 1% Nylon / OSPREY which is an established coarse gauge yarn / has been re-coloured in subtle spring colours."
Yarn numbers: 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1650, 1651, 1652, 1653, 1654, 1655, 1656, 1657. There is a tick added next to 1837 and 1838.
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