Product Sample for Richards plc Knitwear Effect Yarns
ManufacturerManufactured by
Richards
(Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Datec. 1988
Object NameSample
Mediumcard, yarn (50% wool, 41% viscose, 5% silk, 4% nylon)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions29 x 21cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2011 from Libraries and Information Services.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS088005
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 590 NUANCE / 5.0 WSTD NM 5.7 / 50% WOOL, 41% VISCOSE, 5% SILK, 4% NYLON".
Yarn numbers: 2346, 2348, 2347.
