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Category
Thread quality and performance
Languages
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| Category | English Term | Synonyms | Short definition (EN) | DE | FR | ES | IT | CN | VN | ||||||||||||
| Thread quality and performance | Linting | Fluff generation | The release of fibres or particles from a thread during processing. | Faserflug / Fusselbildung | Peluchage | Formación de pelusa | Formazione di peluria | 掉毛 | Phát sinh xơ bụi | ||||||||||||
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Translations
Not to be confused with
Do not confuse linting with thread fraying.
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| Thread quality and performance | Lubricant | Sewing lubricant | A substance applied to thread to influence friction and processing behaviour. | Präparationsmittel / Gleitmittel | Lubrifiant | Lubricante | Lubrificante | 润滑剂 | Chất bôi trơn | ||||||||||||
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Translations
Not to be confused with
Excess lubricant can also cause processing or staining problems.
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| Thread quality and performance | Lubrication | Thread finish; lubricant application | A controlled finish applied to optimise friction, heat behaviour and sewability. | Präparation / Gleitmittelauftrag | Lubrification | Lubricación | Lubrificazione | 润滑 | Bôi trơn | ||||||||||||
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Translations
Not to be confused with
Do not translate only as “Schmierung” in textile production contexts.
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