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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Processes and finishing Raw white Undyed; ecru The undyed or minimally processed colour state of a thread or textile material. Rohweiß
Translations
DE Rohweiß
FR Blanc brut
ES Blanco crudo
IT Bianco greggio
CN 本白
VN Trắng mộc
Not to be confused with Raw white and optical white are not the same.
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Functional properties Recycled Made with recycled content Containing material recovered from pre- or post-consumer waste according to a defined claim. Recycelt
Translations
DE Recycelt
FR Recyclé
ES Reciclado
IT Riciclato
CN 再生材料
VN Tái chế
Not to be confused with State the recycled content and certification scope where relevant.
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Raw materials Recycled polyester Recycled PES; rPET Polyester containing material recovered from defined waste streams. Recyceltes Polyester
Translations
DE Recyceltes Polyester
FR Polyester recyclé
ES Poliéster reciclado
IT Poliestere riciclato
CN 再生聚酯
VN Polyester tái chế
Not to be confused with State source and certified content where relevant.
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Colour management Reflected spectrum Spectral reflectance The distribution of wavelengths reflected by an object under illumination. Reflektiertes Spektrum
Translations
DE Reflektiertes Spektrum
FR Spectre réfléchi
ES Espectro reflejado
IT Spettro riflesso
CN 反射光谱
VN Phổ phản xạ
Not to be confused with Perceived colour results from light, object and observer.
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Raw materials Renewable raw material Renewable feedstock A raw material replenished by natural processes within a relevant time frame. Nachwachsender Rohstoff
Translations
DE Nachwachsender Rohstoff
FR Matière première renouvelable
ES Materia prima renovable
IT Materia prima rinnovabile
CN 可再生原材料
VN Nguyên liệu tái tạo
Not to be confused with Renewable does not automatically mean biodegradable or low-impact.
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Functional properties Retroreflective Retro-reflective Able to return incident light approximately toward its source. Retroreflektierend
Translations
DE Retroreflektierend
FR Rétroréfléchissant
ES Retrorreflectante
IT Retroriflettente
CN 逆反射
VN Phản quang
Not to be confused with Not the same as ordinary reflectivity.
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Embroidery Running stitch Straight embroidery stitch A sequence of single stitches used for outlines, details and travel paths in embroidery. Laufstich
Translations
DE Laufstich
FR Point avant
ES Puntada corrida
IT Punto filza
CN 平针
VN Mũi chạy
Not to be confused with Not the same as a lockstitch seam classification.
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