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    The document discusses crash fabric, a coarse linen-based material that is thick, strong, and rough with an irregular surface. It originated in Russia and was made from Russian flax. Crash fabric was commonly used for towels, sportswear, upholstery, garments, linens, dresses, and decorations due to its absorbency and durability.

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    Crash (fabric)

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    Crash is a coarse fabric with a rough, irregular surface, made from thick, uneven yarns.
    Crash fabric is coarse linen based rugged material made from both dyed and raw yarns.
    The yarns used are often grey or white in color. Crash fabrics are indistinct woven.
    Linen is generally used for the warp, while blends of linen and jute, cotton, and wool,
    etc. were used for the filling. The weave structure may vary from plain, twill to fancy.
    Crash fabric was very thick, strong, rough and because of linen's characteristics it is
    absorbent also.[1]

    Russian Crash

    The coarsest type was called Russian crash, made of Russian flax, flax grown in Russia
    of the Motchenetz (water-retted) and Slanetz (dew retted ) varieties. The fabric was
    strong and absorbent. It was used for towels, sportswear and Russian cross stitch. [2]

    Contents

     1Origin
     2Use
     3See also
     4References

    Origin[edit]
    The crash fabric has been linked primarily to Russia. In 1836 there were 3742 Flax mills
    and manufacturers in Russia. Crash was very popular for its aesthetics, and individual
    characteristics, fabric composition, and heavy structure made it a fabric of special
    interest in the mid 19th century. [3]

    Use[edit]
    The fabric was thick, strong, with uneven texture. Crash fabric was used mainly
    for towels, upholstery, garments and linens. It was famous for its unique texture, good
    wear and tear and absorbent properties. Crash was used for towel, draperies and other
    decorative cloths, dresses, caps, skirts, suits and sport coats. Russian crash was
    popular for its artistic (uneven) appearance and extraordinarily absorbent properties. [4][5][6]
    [2]

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