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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread fundamentals and construction Industrial sewing thread Industrial thread A sewing thread designed for reliable processing on industrial sewing machines. Industrienähfaden
Translations
DE Industrienähfaden
FR Fil à coudre industriel
ES Hilo de coser industrial
IT Filato cucirino industriale
CN 工业缝纫线
VN Chỉ may công nghiệp
Not to be confused with Not every household sewing thread is suitable for industrial production.