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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005015 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Russia Drab; Spanish: dril de Rusia; French: toile de chanvre russe |
Record as JSON
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"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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