Ecsaine? Escaine?

[Clyde Hollinger]

Thanks, Del and others.  Ecsaine it is.

Regards,
Clyde

"Barbara J. Fandrich" wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
>
> > Friends,
> >
> > I'm about to prove to you that I really do know how to make a mountain
> > out of a molehill.  Since a couple years ago we settled on wippen rather
> > than whippen, now my question is:  is it Escaine or Ecsaine?  As if
> > anyone cares!
> >
> > I used Ecsaine in my reply below because that is what is used in a
> > technical document on Baldwin Leather Replacement from Atonal Piano
> > Service.  Do a google search on Baldwin Leather Replacement and you'll
> > see what I mean.
>
> Ecsaine is a trademark of Toray Industries, a Japanese chemical and textile
> manufacturing company. It is used to describe a man-made suede product also
> often called ultra-suede. To quote:
>
> "Developed in 1970, Ecsaine* has a structure resembling natural suede, and
> consists of ultrafine fibers (0.01 to 0.2 denier) closely intertwinded into
> bundles. Earning high praise for its outstanding quality, feel and
> functionality, Ecsaine* is used in a wide range of applications, including
> clothing, upholstery, wall coverings, automobile trim, and sporting goods
> such as golf gloves and sports shoes." See
> http://www.toray.co.jp/e/products/seni/seni_4.html
>
> The name for this material is often mis-spelled and mis-pronounced
> escaine--and not just by piano technicians. I couldn't possibly explain why.
> It is just as easy to spell it correctly and pronounce it correctly. And,
> yes, I expect the manufacturer does care.
>
> Del