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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Lining lining An inner material layer used for comfort, appearance, protection or construction. Futter
Translations
DE Futter
FR Doublure
ES Forro
IT Fodera
CN 里料
VN Lớp lót