Doeskin - Dosukin (English spelling) doeskin

Japanese: ドスキン - どすきん(英語表記)doeskin
Doeskin - Dosukin (English spelling) doeskin

It is a type of woolen fabric, but in Japan worsted yarn is used. The name doeskin comes from its resemblance to the fur of a female doe. It is generally made from woolen yarn made from merino wool, woven in a five-ply satin weave, then dyed, shrunk, and brushed, and the pile is sheared short and turned to one side to give the surface a doeskin finish (also called a beaver finish) that is smooth and pleasant to the touch. It is usually dyed solid black. It is mainly used for formal wear, suits, uniforms, and women's suits.

[Kadoyama Yukihiro]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

紡毛織物の一種であるが、日本では梳毛(そもう)糸を用いる。ドスキンとは、その外観が雌ジカdoeの毛皮に似ていることからつけられた。一般に、メリノ羊毛の紡毛糸を用い、組織を五枚朱子(じゅす)にして織り上げたのち、染色、縮絨(しゅくじゅう)、起毛を施し、毛羽を短く剪毛(せんもう)して毛を一方に伏せ、表面を滑らかに手ざわりよくドスキン仕上げ(ビーバー仕上げともいう)する。通常、黒無地に染められる。用途は、おもに礼服、背広地、制服、婦人スーツ地などである。

[角山幸洋]

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