Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

finissimi

English translation:

ultra fine/superfine

Added to glossary by Paul O'Brien
Jun 21, 2010 07:51
14 yrs ago
Italian term

finissimi

Italian to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion fabrics
Tessuti in cotone doppio ritorto, finissimi e morbidi, selezionati dalle migliori tessiture italiane.

Tessuti in pregiati filati di cotone finissimo, morbidi ed impeccabili.

I'm inclined to go with "fine", if only beacuse I can't find a suitable superlative.
Change log

Jun 21, 2010 08:38: Angie Garbarino changed "Term asked" from "finiissimi" to "finissimi"

Discussion

S E (X) Jun 21, 2010:
super fine and ultra fine, take your pick... Here is a Calida camisole in ultra fine cotton:

http://www.cuddledown.com/product/sleepwear-apparel/view-all...

And here is a Calida nightgown in super fine cotton:

http://www.serenecomfort.com/Calida-Nightgown-Super-Fine-Cot...

Proposed translations

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Italian term (edited): finiissimi
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ultra fine

perhaps ?
Peer comment(s):

agree S E (X) : Ultra fine would have been my first choice. Super fine is also used, as per Shera Lyn.
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agree Sarah Jane Webb
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agree Jenny G
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agree Dana Rinaldi : ultra fine
1 hr
agree kringle : either this or super fine
1 hr
agree Rachel Fell : ultrafine cottons - http://www.fashionologie.com/tag/Jil Sander for Uniqlo http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?5252...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I've put this and "superfine" in the glossay."
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Italian term (edited): finiissimi

very thin

Why not?

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Can't it be "not thick" after all?
Peer comment(s):

disagree kringle : fine is a good quality in this context, thin is not
1 hr
OK , I thought the other way as well, not simply good quality, hence my suggestion, but I do agree for this context the choice must definitely be "good quality". :)
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the thinnest

penso che "thin" sia la scelta giusta in questo caso e il superlativo di "thin" fa come sopra.
Peer comment(s):

agree kringle : fine is a good quality in this context, thin is not
20 mins
indeed. "finest " ( superlative of "fine") means " migliore" , not "finissimo".
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Italian term (edited): finiissimi

superfine

but even fine is fine!

You might want to say fine (is it cotton?) shirting

fine cotton conveys the idea of luxury in English. Sometimes the gauge is also specifies, but it's not necessary.

Some sites say 120's or 160's cotton, and if you had access to this information it might be an idea to add it.

http://www.nelsonwade.com/swatch_sh_120.htm



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I guess every company has its own conventions.

[PDF]
MFFsupplemento n.46 FEBBRAIO 2008. In omaggio con il numero ...
Formato file: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versione HTML
maglie in cashmere/cashmere seta sottili, cotoni finissimi/lane tasmania super 120's knitwear in cashmere/fine silk cashmere, superfine cotton/tasmania wool ..... abbigliamento uomo in pelle e tessuto | men's clothing in leather and ..... linea di camiceria basica e fashion | line of shirts - basic and fashion ...
www.corsocomocinque.com/CNM-MFF.pdf

Peer comment(s):

agree S E (X) : Agree with super fine, but disagree with just fine - In my experience, "fine" means luxury while "super fine" refers to the particular grade of cotton. Ultra fine is also used, as per polyglot45.
43 mins
thanks! I agree that both would work - only this does have more ghits for what it's worth. Also, fine accompanied by the gauge would probably be OK.
agree Sarah Jane Webb
48 mins
thanks.
agree kringle : either this or ultra fine
1 hr
Thanks :)
agree Rachel Fell : superfine cottons here (same title, different articles!) - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article2... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tales-of-mens-shirts...
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sheer

Hi Paul,

I usually use "sheer" to describe very fine fabric.


www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheer_fabric

or

This bikini panty is made of ultra-sheer fabric for a sophisticated style.

Dana
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