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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread fundamentals and construction Bonded thread Bonded sewing thread A thread treated so that its plies remain compact and resist opening during sewing. Bondierter Faden
Translations
DE Bondierter Faden
FR Fil collé
ES Hilo bondeado
IT Filato bondizzato
CN 粘合线
VN Chỉ may kết dính
Not to be confused with Do not confuse bonding with adhesive seam bonding.
Thread fundamentals and construction Braided thread Braided continuous filament A thread produced by interlacing several yarn systems in a braid. Geflochtener Faden
Translations
DE Geflochtener Faden
FR Fil tressé
ES Hilo trenzado
IT Filato trecciato
CN 编织线
VN Chỉ bện
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with a twisted thread.