Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1990
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (83% acrylic, 13% linen, 4% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087987
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. There is a square sample of knitted yarn inside the front cover. The back cover has a list of international representatives for machine knitted yarns.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 163 LINDEEN / 5.9 WSTD NM 6.7 / 83% ACRYLIC, 13% LINEN, / 4% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 1407, 1408, 1409, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1415 (struck through).
