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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Functional properties Dyeable Dye-compatible Able to take up dye in a defined dyeing process. Anfärbbar
Translations
DE Anfärbbar
FR Teignable
ES Teñible
IT Tingibile
CN 可染色
VN Có thể nhuộm
Not to be confused with Dyeability depends on fibre chemistry and process.