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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Seam quality and testing Thread balance Stitch balance The relative distribution and tension of the thread systems within a stitch or seam. Fadenbalance / Fadenverteilung
Translations
DE Fadenbalance / Fadenverteilung
FR Équilibre des fils
ES Equilibrio del hilo
IT Bilanciamento dei fili
CN 线迹平衡
VN Cân bằng chỉ
Not to be confused with Not the same as total thread consumption.