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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Seam quality and testing Cover thread Top cover thread An additional thread laid across the top surface in certain coverstitch formations. Deckfaden
Translations
DE Deckfaden
FR Fil de recouvrement
ES Hilo de recubrimiento
IT Filo di copertura
CN 覆盖线
VN Chỉ phủ
Not to be confused with Not a generic term for upper thread.