Loosely woven, rough appearing
fabric of plain weave. Ratine effect produced by specially
prepared yarns. One yarn is twisted loosely about another
so that it looks nubby or knotty. Warp may be of plain
yarn with filling of rough yarns or the nubby yarns
may be used both ways giving the cloth a loose,
spongy character. .
1.Cotton ratine appears in many novelty effects in color and combinations with rayon. Yarn- or piece-dyed. No finish. When loosely woven, tends to sag. Uses: dresses, suits. Weave—plain. Width, 36", 40", 54".
2. Silk ratine appears from time to time under novelty names similar to wool or cotton rating. See Eponge.
3. Wool dress fabric for women's wear, more or loss loose and spongy. Tends to sag and the knots often pull. Uses: dresses and coats. Weave—plain. Width, 54".
fabric of plain weave. Ratine effect produced by specially
prepared yarns. One yarn is twisted loosely about another
so that it looks nubby or knotty. Warp may be of plain
yarn with filling of rough yarns or the nubby yarns
may be used both ways giving the cloth a loose,
spongy character. .
1.Cotton ratine appears in many novelty effects in color and combinations with rayon. Yarn- or piece-dyed. No finish. When loosely woven, tends to sag. Uses: dresses, suits. Weave—plain. Width, 36", 40", 54".
2. Silk ratine appears from time to time under novelty names similar to wool or cotton rating. See Eponge.
3. Wool dress fabric for women's wear, more or loss loose and spongy. Tends to sag and the knots often pull. Uses: dresses and coats. Weave—plain. Width, 54".
