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| Category | English Term | Synonyms | Short definition (EN) | DE | FR | ES | IT | CN | VN | ||||||||||||
| Packaging and make-up | King spool | Large embroidery spool | A large thread package commonly used for industrial embroidery and sewing. | King Spool / Großspule | King Spool | King Spool | King Spool | 大卷装 | Ống chỉ King Spool | ||||||||||||
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Not to be confused with
Use the official package designation on product pages.
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| Thread quality and performance | Knot | Thread knot | A tied joint or entanglement in yarn or thread that may disrupt processing. | Knoten | Nœud | Nudo | Nodo | 结头 | Nút thắt | ||||||||||||
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Not to be confused with
Not every intentional securing knot is a thread defect.
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