Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1988
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (58.5% acrylic, 37% wool, 4.5% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS087999
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.A printed label inside cover reads: "KW 562 PAYSANNE / 4.7 WSTD NM 5.3 / 58.5% ACRYLIC, 37% WOOL, 4.5% NYLON".
Yarn names/numbers: ECRU, 2331, 2329, 2328, 2330.
