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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

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DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Stitch types and seam operations Vamp and functional seam vamp and function seam A sewing or stitch formation described as vamp and functional seam. Blatt- und Haltenähte
Translations
DE Blatt- und Haltenähte
FR Couture d’empeigne et fonctionnelle
ES Costura de pala y funcional
IT Cucitura della tomaia e funzionale
CN 鞋面和功能接缝
VN Đường may mũ giày và chức năng
Raw materials Viscose Rayon; regenerated cellulose A regenerated cellulosic fibre known for lustre, softness and dyeability. Viskose / CV
Translations
DE Viskose / CV
FR Viscose
ES Viscosa
IT Viscosa
CN 粘胶纤维
VN Viscose
Not to be confused with Viscose is not a synthetic fibre in the same sense as polyester.