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DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread quality and performance Gliding capability Thread glide; sliding behaviour The ability of a thread to pass through machine guides, the needle eye and material with controlled resistance. Gleitfähigkeit
Translations
DE Gleitfähigkeit
FR Capacité de glissement
ES Capacidad de deslizamiento
IT Scorrevolezza
CN 滑动性能
VN Khả năng trượt
Not to be confused with Not identical to low friction under every condition.