Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1988
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (52% acrylic, 37% cotton, 5% linen, 4% mohair, 2% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087997
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 546 HAMLET / 1.8 WSTD NM 2.0 / 52% ACRYLIC, 37% COTTON, / 5% LINEN, 4% MOHAIR, 2% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 2180, 2205, 2206, 2199, 2207, 2201, 2200, 2204.
