|
|
|
|
Hairnet
|
| |
|
| |
A hairnet, or sometimes simply a net or caul, is a small, often elasticised, fine net worn over long hair to hold it in place. It is often worn by food service workers to prevent hair from contaminating the food. A snood is similar but a looser fit and with a much coarser mesh.
Evidence has been found of hairnets as far back as ancient Greece .
Hairnets were worn from the 13th century onwards in Germany and England and are shown in illustrations from this period often worn with a wimple.
Discussion
Ask a question about 'Hairnet' Start a new discussion about 'Hairnet' Answer questions from other users |
Encyclopedia
A hairnet, or sometimes simply a net or caul, is a small, often elasticised, fine net worn over long hair to hold it in place. It is often worn by food service workers to prevent hair from contaminating the food. A snood is similar but a looser fit and with a much coarser mesh.
Evidence has been found of hairnets as far back as ancient Greece .
Hairnets were worn from the 13th century onwards in Germany and England and are shown in illustrations from this period often worn with a wimple. They were made from extremely fine silk and edged with bands of either finger-weaving or tablet-weaving.
Other uses
The word has been adopted by several organisations in computing and the world wide web.
- Hairnet in the UK, subsequently renamed Digital Unite, is a network of older self-employed computer trainers. .
- In cycling, a hairnet was the popular term given to a bicycle helmet consisting of padded leather straps.
|
| |
|
|
