Flannel
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Encyclopedia Britannica (11th ed.) article defining flannel as a woollen fabric made from loosely spun yarn, with notes on the word's origin and early history, including the related coarse napped baize. It describes the wools used in different regions, the main manufacturing centres in England, Wales and Ireland, and the effect of cotton blending and flannelette competition. A table gives British flannel exports for 1904-1906.
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- Article
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- 1911
- Language
- English
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