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Category
Functional properties
Languages
DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Functional properties Antistatic Static-dissipative Able to reduce, dissipate or control electrostatic charge. Antistatisch
Translations
DE Antistatisch
FR Antistatique
ES Antiestático
IT Antistatico
CN 抗静电
VN Chống tĩnh điện
Not to be confused with Antistatic performance does not necessarily imply high conductivity.
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Functional properties Biodegradable Biodegradable material Able to be broken down by biological processes under defined environmental conditions. Biologisch abbaubar
Translations
DE Biologisch abbaubar
FR Biodégradable
ES Biodegradable
IT Biodegradabile
CN 可生物降解
VN Có khả năng phân hủy sinh học
Not to be confused with Do not use without specifying or evidencing the relevant conditions.
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Functional properties Chemical-resistant Chemical resistant Able to retain required properties after exposure to defined chemicals. Chemikalienbeständig
Translations
DE Chemikalienbeständig
FR Résistant aux produits chimiques
ES Resistente a productos químicos
IT Resistente agli agenti chimici
CN 耐化学品
VN Kháng hóa chất
Not to be confused with Resistance is chemical-, concentration-, temperature- and time-specific.
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Functional properties Compostable Industrially compostable; home compostable Able to biodegrade and meet defined compost quality requirements under specified conditions. Kompostierbar
Translations
DE Kompostierbar
FR Compostable
ES Compostable
IT Compostabile
CN 可堆肥
VN Có thể ủ phân
Not to be confused with Biodegradable does not automatically mean compostable.
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Functional properties Conductive Electrically conductive Able to conduct electrical current to a defined degree. Leitfähig
Translations
DE Leitfähig
FR Conducteur
ES Conductor
IT Conduttivo
CN 导电
VN Dẫn điện
Not to be confused with Do not use antistatic and conductive as exact synonyms.
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Functional properties Cut-resistant Cut resistant Able to resist cutting action under defined test conditions. Schnittfest
Translations
DE Schnittfest
FR Résistant aux coupures
ES Resistente al corte
IT Resistente al taglio
CN 抗切割
VN Chống cắt
Not to be confused with Not the same as puncture or abrasion resistance.
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Functional properties Dyeable Dye-compatible Able to take up dye in a defined dyeing process. Anfärbbar
Translations
DE Anfärbbar
FR Teignable
ES Teñible
IT Tingibile
CN 可染色
VN Có thể nhuộm
Not to be confused with Dyeability depends on fibre chemistry and process.
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Functional properties Flame-retardant Flame resistant A property that reduces ignition, flame spread or continued burning under defined conditions. Schwer entflammbar / flammhemmend
Translations
DE Schwer entflammbar / flammhemmend
FR Ignifuge
ES Ignífugo
IT Ignifugo
CN 阻燃
VN Chống cháy
Not to be confused with Not necessarily non-combustible or fireproof.
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Functional properties Fusible Heat-fusible; meltable Able to soften or melt at a defined temperature to create a functional effect. Schmelzbar
Translations
DE Schmelzbar
FR Thermofusible
ES Termofusible
IT Termofusibile
CN 可熔合
VN Có thể nóng chảy
Not to be confused with Different from accidental thread melting during sewing.
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Functional properties Heat-resistant Heat resistant Able to retain required properties when exposed to elevated temperatures for a defined time. Hitzebeständig
Translations
DE Hitzebeständig
FR Résistant à la chaleur
ES Resistente al calor
IT Resistente al calore
CN 耐热
VN Chịu nhiệt
Not to be confused with State temperature, duration and load conditions.
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Functional properties Heavy-duty heavy-duty Designed for high mechanical stress or demanding service conditions. Hoch beansprucht
Translations
DE Hoch beansprucht
FR Usage intensif
ES Uso intensivo
IT Per impieghi gravosi
CN 高强度用途
VN Chịu tải nặng
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Functional properties High-temperature resistance high temperature resistance Ability to retain required properties at elevated temperature under defined conditions. Hochtemperaturbeständigkeit
Translations
DE Hochtemperaturbeständigkeit
FR Résistance aux hautes températures
ES Resistencia a altas temperaturas
IT Resistenza alle alte temperature
CN 耐高温性
VN Khả năng chịu nhiệt độ cao
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Functional properties Industrial-laundry-resistant Suitable for industrial laundering Able to retain required performance through defined industrial laundering and drying cycles. Industriewäschebeständig
Translations
DE Industriewäschebeständig
FR Résistant au lavage industriel
ES Resistente al lavado industrial
IT Resistente al lavaggio industriale
CN 耐工业洗涤
VN Chịu giặt công nghiệp
Not to be confused with State the applicable programme, cycle and certification.
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Functional properties Infrared-absorbing IR-absorbing Able to absorb radiation in defined infrared wavelength ranges. Infrarotabsorbierend
Translations
DE Infrarotabsorbierend
FR Absorbant les infrarouges
ES Absorbente de infrarrojos
IT Assorbente agli infrarossi
CN 吸收红外线
VN Hấp thụ tia hồng ngoại
Not to be confused with State the wavelength range and application where relevant.
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Functional properties Monomaterial Mono-material A product design based predominantly or entirely on one material family to support recycling or compatibility. Monomaterial
Translations
DE Monomaterial
FR Monomatériau
ES Monomaterial
IT Monomateriale
CN 单一材料
VN Đơn vật liệu
Not to be confused with Define whether the claim refers to thread, seam or whole product.
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Functional properties Organic Certified organic Originating from certified organic agricultural production according to the applicable standard. Biologisch / aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
Translations
DE Biologisch / aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
FR Biologique
ES Orgánico
IT Biologico
CN 有机
VN Hữu cơ
Not to be confused with Do not use “organic” for synthetic fibres.
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Functional properties PFAS-free Free from intentionally added PFAS A claim indicating that the relevant finish or product is formulated without PFAS according to the defined scope. PFAS-frei
Translations
DE PFAS-frei
FR Sans PFAS
ES Sin PFAS
IT Senza PFAS
CN 不含PFAS
VN Không chứa PFAS
Not to be confused with Define the claim scope; avoid absolute statements beyond available evidence.
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Functional properties Recycled Made with recycled content Containing material recovered from pre- or post-consumer waste according to a defined claim. Recycelt
Translations
DE Recycelt
FR Recyclé
ES Reciclado
IT Riciclato
CN 再生材料
VN Tái chế
Not to be confused with State the recycled content and certification scope where relevant.
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Functional properties Retroreflective Retro-reflective Able to return incident light approximately toward its source. Retroreflektierend
Translations
DE Retroreflektierend
FR Rétroréfléchissant
ES Retrorreflectante
IT Retroriflettente
CN 逆反射
VN Phản quang
Not to be confused with Not the same as ordinary reflectivity.
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Functional properties Temperature-resistant Temperature resistant Able to perform within a defined temperature range. Temperaturbeständig
Translations
DE Temperaturbeständig
FR Résistant à la température
ES Resistente a la temperatura
IT Resistente alla temperatura
CN 耐温
VN Chịu nhiệt độ
Not to be confused with Broader than high-temperature resistance.
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Functional properties UV-resistant Ultraviolet resistant; light resistant Able to resist degradation or colour change caused by ultraviolet radiation. UV-beständig
Translations
DE UV-beständig
FR Résistant aux UV
ES Resistente a los rayos UV
IT Resistente ai raggi UV
CN 抗紫外线
VN Chống tia UV
Not to be confused with UV resistance and colour fastness to light are related but not identical.
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Functional properties Water-repellent Water repellent A property that reduces wetting and liquid uptake at the surface without guaranteeing complete impermeability. Wasserabweisend
Translations
DE Wasserabweisend
FR Déperlant
ES Repelente al agua
IT Idrorepellente
CN 防泼水
VN Chống thấm nước
Not to be confused with Not the same as waterproof.
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Functional properties Water-soluble Dissolvable in water A material property allowing the thread to dissolve in water under defined conditions. Wasserlöslich
Translations
DE Wasserlöslich
FR Hydrosoluble
ES Soluble en agua
IT Idrosolubile
CN 水溶性
VN Tan trong nước
Not to be confused with State temperature and process conditions where relevant.
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Functional properties Waterproof Water-impermeable A property indicating resistance to water penetration under defined test conditions and pressure. Wasserdicht
Translations
DE Wasserdicht
FR Imperméable
ES Impermeable
IT Impermeabile
CN 防水
VN Không thấm nước
Not to be confused with Do not use for merely water-repellent threads or seams.
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Functional properties Weather-resistant Weather resistant Able to retain required properties after outdoor exposure to factors such as moisture, light and temperature. Witterungsbeständig
Translations
DE Witterungsbeständig
FR Résistant aux intempéries
ES Resistente a la intemperie
IT Resistente agli agenti atmosferici
CN 耐候性
VN Chịu thời tiết
Not to be confused with Weather resistance combines several mechanisms and tests.
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