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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
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.
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.