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Russia drab

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005015

A sturdy, twilled linen or cotton fabric, characteristically dyed a dull brownish-green or olive-drab color. Originally produced in Russia for military uniforms, its durability and plain appearance made it suitable for hard-wearing workwear and service garments. The term now describes fabrics of this specific color and heavy-duty character, regardless of their country of origin.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005015
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Russia Drab; Spanish: dril de Rusia; French: toile de chanvre russe
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005015",
  "term": "Russia drab",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A sturdy, twilled linen or cotton fabric, characteristically dyed a dull brownish-green or olive-drab color. Originally produced in Russia for military uniforms, its durability and plain appearance made it suitable for hard-wearing workwear and service garments. The term now describes fabrics of this specific color and heavy-duty character, regardless of their country of origin.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Russia Drab",
    "es": "dril de Rusia",
    "fr": "toile de chanvre russe"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/russia-drab/"
}

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