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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Bartack bar tack A short, dense reinforcement stitch used at points exposed to high load. Riegel
Translations
DE Riegel
FR Bride d’arrêt
ES Presilla
IT Travetta
CN 打枣
VN Đường bọ
Applications and industries Bulk yarn bulk yarn A voluminous textured yarn used to create soft coverage. Bauschgarn
Translations
DE Bauschgarn
FR Fil volumineux
ES Hilo voluminoso
IT Filato voluminoso
CN 膨体纱
VN Sợi phồng