Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
finissimi
English translation:
ultra fine/superfine
Italian term
Argentina
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finissimi
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.
| 3 +6 | ultra fine |
polyglot45
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| 4 +4 | superfine |
Shera Lyn Parpia
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| 4 +1 | the thinnest |
mariailaria
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| 4 | sheer |
Dana Rinaldi
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| 3 -1 | very thin |
Giuseppe Bellone
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Jun 21, 2010 08:38: Angie Garbarino changed "Term asked" from "finiissimi" to "finissimi"
Proposed translations
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ultra fine
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S E (X)
: Ultra fine would have been my first choice. Super fine is also used, as per Shera Lyn.
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Sarah Jane Webb
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Jenny G
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Dana Rinaldi
: ultra fine
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kringle
: either this or super fine
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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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Italy
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very thin
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Can't it be "not thick" after all?
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kringle
: fine is a good quality in this context, thin is not
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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
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kringle
: fine is a good quality in this context, thin is not
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indeed. "finest " ( superlative of "fine") means " migliore" , not "finissimo".
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superfine
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.
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MFFsupplemento n.46 FEBBRAIO 2008. In omaggio con il numero ...
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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
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Jane Webb
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thanks.
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kringle
: either this or ultra fine
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Thanks :)
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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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Italy
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sheer
I usually use "sheer" to describe very fine fabric.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheer_fabric
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This bikini panty is made of ultra-sheer fabric for a sophisticated style.
Dana
Discussion
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...