Talk:Aida cloth
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which part of the article is "needing factual verification"? --Melaen 13:36, 1 September 2005 (UTC)
Someone who has a copy of the “Dictionary of Needlework” mentioned in the article needs to confirm that the definition actually comes from that book (and that edition, if there are others).
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The history of this name is somewhat obscure, and has been discussed several times on the newsgroup rec.crafts.textiles.needlework. The general consensus there is that the cloth was originally named "Java Cloth", and the name was changed to "Aida Cloth" (possibly for marketing purposes) some time around the turn of the 20th century. One post to the newsgroup cites this early definition:
"AIDA CANVAS--This material, introduced under the French name Toile Colbert, is a description of linen cloth. It is also called “Aida Cloth” and Java Canvas as well as “Fancy Oatmeal” ... A cotton cloth of the same make is known by different names, those most employed being Basket Cloth and Connaught.”
(from the “Dictionary of Needlework”, London 1887, possibly by Sophia Caulfield & Blanche Saward ISBN 0-907854-10-9)
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Zweigart, a leading textile manufacturer in Germany and Switzerland, has claimed that they developed the first aida cloth in 1890.
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Newsgroups are not acceptable citations and I was unable to locate any verification of the text claim on the Zweigart website. The remiaining citation is incomplete. Retaining this material on talk in case anyone wishes to verify it through reliable sources. DurovaCharge! 00:36, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
