This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Corded Fabrics. A general term used in trade to signify reps, Bedford and whipcord, pipecord, ottoman and other novelties in dress goods woven with a rib or cord forming the predominating characteristic of the fabric.
 
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