jacquard

• Nom désignant une étoffe à motifs complexes tissée sur un métier jacquard, caractérisée par des dessins élaborés.

A noun referring to a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom, characterized by intricate patterns.

1. Figured fabricB2formaltechnical

   A decorative fabric with complex woven patterns, produced using a special loom that controls individual threads.

   Jacquard (étoffe figurée)

   • She wore a jacquard dress with an elaborate floral design.
   • The armchair was upholstered in a silk jacquard.
   • Jacquard fabrics are popular for heavy curtains and upholstery.
   • The new collection features jacquard patterns inspired by nature.

2. Jacquard loomB2formaltechnical

   A loom that uses a system of punched cards to control the weaving of intricate patterns, named after its inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard.

   métier Jacquard

   • The Jacquard loom was a precursor to modern computer programming.
   • Museums often display historic Jacquard looms from the 19th century.
   • Weavers still employ Jacquard looms for highly detailed textile work.
   • The invention of the Jacquard loom greatly increased the complexity of woven designs.