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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Seam quality and testing Looper thread Lower looper thread; upper looper thread A thread carried by a looper in chainstitch, overlock or coverstitch formation. Greiferfaden
Translations
DE Greiferfaden
FR Fil de boucleur
ES Hilo del áncora
IT Filo del crochet
CN 弯针线
VN Chỉ móc
Not to be confused with State upper or lower looper where relevant.