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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread fundamentals and construction Core spun thread Core-spun thread; core yarn thread A high-performance thread with a multifilament core surrounded by a sheath of staple fibres. Umspinnzwirn
Translations
DE Umspinnzwirn
FR Fil guipé à âme
ES Hilo con núcleo
IT Filato core spun
CN 包芯线
VN Chỉ lõi
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with wrapped yarn or simple spun thread.
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Raw materials Cotton Cotton fibre A natural cellulosic fibre used for its textile appearance, heat behaviour and dyeability. Baumwolle / CO
Translations
DE Baumwolle / CO
FR Coton
ES Algodón
IT Cotone
CN 棉
VN Bông
Not to be confused with Cotton has lower strength and abrasion resistance than many synthetic fibres.
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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.
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Stitch types and seam operations Coverstitch seams coverstitch seams A sewing or stitch formation described as coverstitch seams. Überdeckstichnähte
Translations
DE Überdeckstichnähte
FR Coutures de recouvrement
ES Costuras de recubrimiento
IT Cuciture di copertura
CN 绷缝接缝
VN Đường may phủ
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Standards and certification Cradle to Cradle Certified C2C Certified A product certification assessing material health, circularity and other defined sustainability categories. Cradle to Cradle Certified
Translations
DE Cradle to Cradle Certified
FR Certification Cradle to Cradle
ES Certificación Cradle to Cradle
IT Certificazione Cradle to Cradle
CN Cradle to Cradle认证
VN Chứng nhận Cradle to Cradle
Not to be confused with State certification level and version.
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Functional properties Cut-resistant Cut resistant Able to resist cutting action under defined test conditions. Schnittfest
Translations
DE Schnittfest
FR Résistant aux coupures
ES Resistente al corte
IT Resistente al taglio
CN 抗切割
VN Chống cắt
Not to be confused with Not the same as puncture or abrasion resistance.
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