couching fabric

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuːt͡ʃɪŋˌfæbɹɪk/

Noun

couching fabric

  1. (papermaking) a sheet of fabric used to separate sheets of paper during pressing
    • 1994, Marion Elliot, Paper making‎[1], Letts of London, page 15:
      Couching fabric is traditionally 100 per cent wool felt, but blanket, towelling, or wovenpaper kitchen cloths are good alternatives.
    • 2003, Heidi Reimer-Epp, Mary Reimer, Beginner's guide to papermaking‎[2], Sterling Publishing Co., page 58:
      When pressing is complete, carefully peel the sheet from the couching fabric.
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