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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread quality and performance Thin spot Thin place A local section of thread with an abnormally small diameter or reduced material content. Dünnstelle
Translations
DE Dünnstelle
FR Amincissement
ES Punto fino
IT Punto sottile
CN 细节
VN Điểm mỏng
Not to be confused with A thin spot may create a weak point.
Thread quality and performance Thread consistency Thread uniformity; regularity The consistency of thread diameter and structure over a defined length. Fadengleichmäßigkeit
Translations
DE Fadengleichmäßigkeit
FR Régularité du fil
ES Regularidad del hilo
IT Regolarità del filato
CN 线均匀性
VN Độ đồng đều của chỉ
Not to be confused with Not the same as colour consistency.
Thread quality and performance Thread quality Quality of sewing thread The combined level of properties that determine processing performance and utility value. Fadenqualität
Translations
DE Fadenqualität
FR Qualité du fil
ES Calidad del hilo
IT Qualità del filato
CN 线质量
VN Chất lượng chỉ
Not to be confused with Quality must be assessed against the intended application.
Thread quality and performance Unwinding behaviour Unwind performance The way thread leaves its package and runs toward the sewing or embroidery machine. Ablaufverhalten
Translations
DE Ablaufverhalten
FR Comportement au déroulement
ES Comportamiento de desenrollado
IT Comportamento di svolgimento
CN 退绕性能
VN Khả năng tháo chỉ
Not to be confused with Poor unwinding may result from package, thread path or machine setup.