Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1986
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (85% Dralon, 15% Cotton)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087980
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 203 FLAIR 5 / 5.0 wstd. Nm 5.7 / 85% Dralon, 15% Cotton / The successful blend of coloured cotton slubs on an / acrylic ground in FLAIR 5 has been designed for ladies / and menswear to give a styling which is budget priced.".
Yarn numbers: 1573, 1574, 1575, 1576, 1577, 1578, 1579, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 1586, 1587, 1588.
