Serge


 
 
Serge

Serge is a type of twill fabric that has diagonal lines or ridges on both sides, made with a two-up, two-down weave. The worsted variety is used in making military uniforms, suits, great and trench coats. Its counterpart, silk serge, is used for linings. French serge is a softer, finer variety. The word is also used for a high quality woolen woven.

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Denim is a cotton fabric with a similar weave; its name is believed to be derived from "serge de Nîmes" after Nîmes in France.

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Serge is also a common name. It is derived from the Russian name, "Sergei" or "Sergey", and the Italian name, "Sergio"

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Twill: Twill is a type of fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs....

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Serge related Images and Photos (experimental)

Caprica Serge Model
Caprica Serge Model
Portrait of Serge Lifar
Portrait of Serge Lifar
Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin  July 23  1970
Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin July 23 1970
Self Portrait  from ''Serge Eisenstein  Reflexions D'Un Cineaste '' Published in Moscow  1958
Self Portrait from "Serge Eisenstein Reflexions D'Un Cineaste " Published in Moscow 1958
2011 NBA All Star: Tyreke Evans  Serge Ibaka  Wesley Matthews  James Harden  Brandon Jennings  DeJu
2011 NBA All Star: Tyreke Evans Serge Ibaka Wesley Matthews James Harden Brandon Jennings DeJu
Oklahoma City Thunder v Chicago Bulls: Carlos Boozer and Serge Ibaka
Oklahoma City Thunder v Chicago Bulls: Carlos Boozer and Serge Ibaka
T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam  Los Angeles  CA - February 18: Wesley Johnson and Serge Ib
T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam Los Angeles CA - February 18: Wesley Johnson and Serge Ib

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Woven (2) - Fabric (2) - Silk (1) - Wool (1) - Nîmes (1) - Cotton (1) - Denim (1) - Worsted (1) - Weave (1) - Twill (1) - Trench coat (1) - Suit (1) - Military uniforms (1) -
 

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