Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1990
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (59% acrylic, 21% viscose, 7% cotton, 6% linen, 5% mohair, 2% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087990
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 492 ALFRESCO / 1.9 WSTD NM 2.2 / 59% ACRYLIC, 21% VISCOSE, / 7% COTTON, 6% LINEN, / 5% MOHAIR, 2% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 2183, 2184, 2186, 2185, 2187.
