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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

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DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Processes and finishing Raw white Undyed; ecru The undyed or minimally processed colour state of a thread or textile material. Rohweiß
Translations
DE Rohweiß
FR Blanc brut
ES Blanco crudo
IT Bianco greggio
CN 本白
VN Trắng mộc
Not to be confused with Raw white and optical white are not the same.