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Helanca|hɛˈlæŋkə| [Proprietary term.] (See quot. 1964.)
1944Trade Marks Jrnl. 15 Nov. 544/2 Helanca. Textile yarns. Heberlein & Co. A.G. (a Joint Stock Company organized under the laws of Switzerland), Wattwil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. 1946J. V. & S. L. Sherman New Fibers xii. 229 An interesting new type of viscose rayon, known as ‘Helanca’, was used extensively in Switzerland during the war as a substitute for wool. It is a yarn mechanically and chemically treated to produce a permanent wool-like effect. Ibid. 230 Helanca yarns are available in a wide variety of colors. 1959Times 7 Dec. 13/2 Elasticised cloth (generally wool and Helanca) gives the greatest comfort as well as best and smartest fit. 1960Guardian 26 Aug. 6/5 The brown and white Helanca bikini was lovely. 1964Which? Sept. 286/1 Helanca, wide range of bulked and stretched yarns (made from a number of man-made fibres). |