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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

Explore textile terminology from A to Z. Find clear definitions, synonyms and translations of technical terms related to sewing threads, embroidery, materials and textile manufacturing.

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DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Raw materials Organic cotton Certified organic cotton Cotton from certified organic cultivation according to the applicable standard. Bio-Baumwolle / kbA-Baumwolle
Translations
DE Bio-Baumwolle / kbA-Baumwolle
FR Coton biologique
ES Algodón orgánico
IT Cotone biologico
CN 有机棉
VN Bông hữu cơ
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