Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
raso di metallo filato
English translation:
metallic yarn satin
Added to glossary by
Susan Gastaldi
Mar 23, 2009 09:27
15 yrs ago
Italian term
raso di metallo filato
Italian to English
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Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
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I'm not sure how to translate this. The full description of the item in question is: Abito lungo scollato con strascico, senza maniche, di taffetas crêpe color avorio operato a disegno di grandi foglie e fiori esotici. Fodera dello strascico di ***raso di metallo filato*** color argento.
Metal thread satin? Sounds funny. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance
Metal thread satin? Sounds funny. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +2 | metallic yarn satin | Angela Arnone |
3 | spun metal satin | wordgirl |
Proposed translations
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metallic yarn satin
Hi Susan.
I think it's "metallic yarn" you're after.
I get a convincing number of hits for that.
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-03-23 09:34:51 GMT)
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Whoops ... here are some links:
Metallic Yarn Supplier
With our efforts to meet various metallic yarn requirements of our clients, we offer a wide ... (dyed polyester yarn, malai dori, satin crods, carpet cords, ...
www.tradeindia.com/selloffer/1421525/Metallic-Yarn-.html
MILANO CARAMELLA 170 yards glossy soft chenille with satin metallic yarn--big discount. MILANO CARAMELLA 170 yards glossy soft chenille with satin metallic ...
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21068439
PC Satin Metallic Fabric. Features: 1) With metallic yarn in weft 2) With memory function 3) Used for fashion clothes, functional apparels and leisure ...
www.textiles-leather.cn/trade/pc-satin-metallic-fabric-7024
I think it's "metallic yarn" you're after.
I get a convincing number of hits for that.
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-03-23 09:34:51 GMT)
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Whoops ... here are some links:
Metallic Yarn Supplier
With our efforts to meet various metallic yarn requirements of our clients, we offer a wide ... (dyed polyester yarn, malai dori, satin crods, carpet cords, ...
www.tradeindia.com/selloffer/1421525/Metallic-Yarn-.html
MILANO CARAMELLA 170 yards glossy soft chenille with satin metallic yarn--big discount. MILANO CARAMELLA 170 yards glossy soft chenille with satin metallic ...
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21068439
PC Satin Metallic Fabric. Features: 1) With metallic yarn in weft 2) With memory function 3) Used for fashion clothes, functional apparels and leisure ...
www.textiles-leather.cn/trade/pc-satin-metallic-fabric-7024
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "In the end, I used metallic yarn satin (lining) for "simplicity's" sake! Many thanks for all your help"
1 hr
spun metal satin
OK, there are NO G hits anywhere in the world for "spun metal satin".
BUT, hey, my closet is hardly teaming with metal satin garments, either; it is not your average garden-variety fabric!
I have used "metal filament satin" before, but that is satin with the odd metal thread interspersed to give it a bit of shine... so that's not it.
So we have to think what "metallo filato" is. "Filato" means made into a thread, or spun, so... satin that is made out of spun metal! NO g hits. not anywhere, not even from China!
HOWEVER, "spun gold satin" does get a number of hits (below are some, to give you an idea), and everybody knows what spun gold, is, as well, so how about using a modified version of that "old concept" to express this relatively "novel concept"...voilà, spun metal satin :)
here are some "spun gold satin" pages (sorry, they are mostly wedding pages, so prepare yourself for a lot of "the bride wore..."):
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresse...
http://www.fayobserver.com/celebrations/announcements/2005/j...
http://www.cullmantimes.com/weddings/local_story_316154517.h...
(last one, I promise!)
http://www.austinweddingday.com/real_wedding_article.asp?rea...
(and for your favorite virtual princess:)
http://userimages.imvu.com/shop/product.php?products_id=2567...
ooh, and here is a spun silver (fabric, not really satin, I don't think):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/187382495.cms
OK, enough already! Have a great day, and I hope this helps!
BUT, hey, my closet is hardly teaming with metal satin garments, either; it is not your average garden-variety fabric!
I have used "metal filament satin" before, but that is satin with the odd metal thread interspersed to give it a bit of shine... so that's not it.
So we have to think what "metallo filato" is. "Filato" means made into a thread, or spun, so... satin that is made out of spun metal! NO g hits. not anywhere, not even from China!
HOWEVER, "spun gold satin" does get a number of hits (below are some, to give you an idea), and everybody knows what spun gold, is, as well, so how about using a modified version of that "old concept" to express this relatively "novel concept"...voilà, spun metal satin :)
here are some "spun gold satin" pages (sorry, they are mostly wedding pages, so prepare yourself for a lot of "the bride wore..."):
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresse...
http://www.fayobserver.com/celebrations/announcements/2005/j...
http://www.cullmantimes.com/weddings/local_story_316154517.h...
(last one, I promise!)
http://www.austinweddingday.com/real_wedding_article.asp?rea...
(and for your favorite virtual princess:)
http://userimages.imvu.com/shop/product.php?products_id=2567...
ooh, and here is a spun silver (fabric, not really satin, I don't think):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/187382495.cms
OK, enough already! Have a great day, and I hope this helps!
Note from asker:
Thanks, WG, for all your efforts - more than the translation is worth, I'm afraid, but it could be useful to future searchers too. Thanks a lot! |
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
Angela Arnone
: I actually think we're misreading the Italian and that the raso is the fodera, which has a spun metallic silver colour lining ... waddaya think?
3 hrs
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Hi Angela! :o) OK,AGREE re "spun metal"- taken OUT of context. BUT, IMHO, in this v particular CONTEXT (which may well include a few spun gold items) "spun metal+SATIN" renders the idea w/o risking confusion; many words, w/o context, have varied meanings
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Discussion
Hi Susan, hi Angela! VERY interesting idea that Angela has - any way to check on the actual material making up the train and its lining? A pic, perhaps?? (I know, I know, that we should always be so lucky, right?) I have to say, though, that I have "issues" with 'yarn', unless it is something wooly (real or synthetic), but maybe that's just me... I CAN say that the fileria here in Milan that I occasionally translate for uses the word "thread" for non-wooly filati (but then again they hire me because they don't speak English!) ;)
GREATLY looking forward to any and all further brainwaves and to seeing how you eventually resolve this one, Susan! :)
Have a great day, ladies!
WG
(ok, MUST get back to WORK!)