Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1988
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (61% acrylic, 30% wool, 7% cotton, 2% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087985
About MeGrey A4 laminated 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. A card of sample yarns is secured inside the folder with an adhesive, with the yarn identified with a yarn number. The back cover has a list of international representatives for machine knitted yarns, two of which have been over-written and replaced by an adhesive label with a name and address in Nottingham.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 467 MISTRAL / 4.5 WSTD NM 5.1 / 61% ACRYLIC, 30% WOOL / 7% COTTON, 2% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 1998, 1996, 1997, 1991, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1992, 1994.
