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Crushed velvet

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001476

A type of velvet fabric characterized by an irregular, textured appearance created by pressing or twisting the pile in different directions while wet. This process gives the fabric a distinctive, shimmering, and somewhat wrinkled look. It is often used for upholstery, drapery, and evening wear due to its luxurious aesthetic.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001476
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Crushed Velvet; Spanish: terciopelo aplastado; French: velours froissé
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001476",
  "term": "Crushed velvet",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of velvet fabric characterized by an irregular, textured appearance created by pressing or twisting the pile in different directions while wet. This process gives the fabric a distinctive, shimmering, and somewhat wrinkled look. It is often used for upholstery, drapery, and evening wear due to its luxurious aesthetic.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Crushed Velvet",
    "es": "terciopelo aplastado",
    "fr": "velours froissé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crushed-velvet/"
}

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