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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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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Apparel Clothing; garments Textile products worn on the body, including fashion, sportswear and workwear. Bekleidung
Translations
DE Bekleidung
FR Habillement
ES Confección
IT Abbigliamento
CN 服装
VN May mặc
Not to be confused with Use the more specific segment where helpful.
Applications and industries Article article A specific commercial item or product variant. Artikel / spezifisches Produkt
Translations
DE Artikel / spezifisches Produkt
FR Article
ES Artículo
IT Articolo
CN 产品型号
VN Mã hàng
Applications and industries Automotive Automotive interiors; mobility Sewn components used in vehicles, including seating, interiors and safety-related systems. Automotive / Automobil
Translations
DE Automotive / Automobil
FR Automobile
ES Automoción
IT Automotive
CN 汽车行业
VN Ô tô
Not to be confused with Different applications have very different safety requirements.