couching fabric

/ˈkuːt͡ʃɪŋˌfæbɹɪk/

noun

a sheet of fabric used to separate sheets of paper during pressing

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Meanings

noun
  1. artsa sheet of fabric used to separate sheets of paper during pressing

    When pressing is complete, carefully peel the sheet from the couching fabric.

    2003, Heidi Reimer-Epp, Mary Reimer, Beginner's guide to papermaking, Sterling Publishing Co., page 58
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    Couching fabric is traditionally 100 per cent wool felt, but blanket, towelling, or wovenpaper kitchen cloths are good alternatives.

    1994, Marion Elliot, Paper making, Letts of London, page 15
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