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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread fundamentals and construction Hybrid thread Hybrid sewing thread A thread combining different materials or structural components to deliver a specific performance profile. Hybridzwirn
Translations
DE Hybridzwirn
FR Fil hybride
ES Hilo híbrido
IT Filato ibrido
CN 混合线
VN Chỉ lai
Not to be confused with State the exact material combination where possible.