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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
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.