Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1990
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (67% acrylic, 19% nylon, 10% wool, 4% cotton)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087991
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 519 CARESS / 4.0 WSTD NM 4.5 / 67% ACRYLIC, 19% NYLON, / 10% WOOL, 4% COTTON,".
Yarn numbers: 2212, 2213, 2214, 2209, 2210, 2208.
