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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Stitch types and seam operations Serging seams serging seams A sewing or stitch formation described as serging seams. Versäuberungsnähte
Translations
DE Versäuberungsnähte
FR Coutures de surjet
ES Costuras de sobrehilado
IT Cuciture di sorfilatura
CN 包缝接缝
VN Đường may vắt sổ
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Stitch types and seam operations Serging seams on mattress borders serging seams boarders A sewing or stitch formation described as serging seams on mattress borders. Versäuberungsnähte an Matratzenseitenteilen
Translations
DE Versäuberungsnähte an Matratzenseitenteilen
FR Coutures de surjet sur bandes latérales de matelas
ES Costuras de sobrehilado en laterales de colchón
IT Cuciture di sorfilatura sulle fasce laterali del materasso
CN 床垫侧边包缝接缝
VN Đường vắt sổ trên viền nệm
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Stitch types and seam operations Serging seams on mattress panels serging seams mattrass plates A sewing or stitch formation described as serging seams on mattress panels. Versäuberungsnähte an Matratzendeckeln
Translations
DE Versäuberungsnähte an Matratzendeckeln
FR Coutures de surjet sur panneaux de matelas
ES Costuras de sobrehilado en paneles de colchón
IT Cuciture di sorfilatura sui pannelli del materasso
CN 床垫面板包缝接缝
VN Đường vắt sổ trên tấm nệm
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Thread quality and performance Sewability Sewing performance The ability of a thread to run reliably and form flawless stitches under defined sewing conditions. Vernähbarkeit
Translations
DE Vernähbarkeit
FR Cousabilité
ES Cosebilidad
IT Cucibilità
CN 可缝性
VN Khả năng may
Not to be confused with Sewability depends on thread, machine, needle, material and settings.
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Troubleshooting and sewing defects Sewing defect Sewing fault A visible or functional deviation in the sewing process or completed seam. Nähfehler
Translations
DE Nähfehler
FR Défaut de couture
ES Defecto de costura
IT Difetto di cucitura
CN 缝纫缺陷
VN Lỗi may
Not to be confused with A defect may have several possible causes.
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Machine and needle components Sewing head sewing head The main machine unit containing the stitch-forming mechanisms. Nähkopf
Translations
DE Nähkopf
FR Tête de couture
ES Cabezal de costura
IT Testa di cucitura
CN 缝纫机头
VN Đầu máy may
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Machine and needle components Sewing machine sewing machine A machine used to create stitches and seams with thread. Nähmaschine
Translations
DE Nähmaschine
FR Machine à coudre
ES Máquina de coser
IT Macchina per cucire
CN 缝纫机
VN Máy may
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Troubleshooting and sewing defects Sewing problem Sewing issue An undesirable condition that occurs during sewing or affects the finished seam. Nähproblem
Translations
DE Nähproblem
FR Problème de couture
ES Problema de costura
IT Problema di cucitura
CN 缝纫问题
VN Vấn đề may
Not to be confused with Separate the observed symptom from its possible cause.
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Processes and finishing Sewing test Sewing trial A practical test used to evaluate thread, needle, machine, material and seam settings. Nähversuch
Translations
DE Nähversuch
FR Essai de couture
ES Prueba de costura
IT Prova di cucitura
CN 缝纫测试
VN Thử nghiệm may
Not to be confused with Laboratory values do not replace production-like sewing tests.
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Thread fundamentals and construction Sewing thread Sewing yarn A thread engineered to form durable stitches and seams in a sewing process. Nähfaden
Translations
DE Nähfaden
FR Fil à coudre
ES Hilo de coser
IT Filato cucirino
CN 缝纫线
VN Chỉ may
Not to be confused with Do not use “yarn” and “sewing thread” as exact synonyms in technical explanations.
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Colour management Shade variation Shade deviation; colour variation Variation in colour appearance between samples, batches or positions. Farbtonabweichung
Translations
DE Farbtonabweichung
FR Variation de teinte
ES Variación de tono
IT Variazione di tonalità
CN 色调偏差
VN Biến thiên sắc độ
Not to be confused with Identify whether the cause is dye lot, material, light or measurement.
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Thread fundamentals and construction Sheath Covering; fibre sheath The outer fibre layer surrounding the core of a core spun thread. Mantel / Ummantelung
Translations
DE Mantel / Ummantelung
FR Gaine
ES Cubierta
IT Guaina
CN 包覆层
VN Vỏ bọc
Not to be confused with Do not use “coating” unless an actual coating is meant.
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Machine and needle components Short groove short groove The shorter groove on the opposite side of certain sewing-machine needles. Kurzrinne
Translations
DE Kurzrinne
FR Rainure courte
ES Ranura corta
IT Scanalatura corta
CN 短槽
VN Rãnh ngắn
Not to be confused with Do not translate as Hohlkehle; the needle scarf is Hohlkehle.
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Thread quality and performance Shrinkage Thread shrinkage The reduction in thread length caused by heat, moisture or treatment. Schrumpf
Translations
DE Schrumpf
FR Retrait
ES Encogimiento
IT Ritiro
CN 收缩率
VN Độ co
Not to be confused with Specify the treatment conditions and measurement method.
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Troubleshooting and sewing defects Shrinkage puckering Post-treatment puckering Seam puckering that appears when thread or material shrinks during care or finishing. Schrumpfkräuseln
Translations
DE Schrumpfkräuseln
FR Fronçage dû au retrait
ES Fruncido por encogimiento
IT Arricciatura da ritiro
CN 收缩起皱
VN Nhăn do co rút
Not to be confused with Evaluate after the relevant wash or heat treatment.
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Colour management Similar colour Approximate colour match A colour that resembles the target but has a noticeable or relevant difference. Ähnliche Farbe
Translations
DE Ähnliche Farbe
FR Couleur similaire
ES Color similar
IT Colore simile
CN 相似颜色
VN Màu tương tự
Not to be confused with Must not be presented as an exact match.
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Thread fundamentals and construction Single yarn Single One yarn component before two or more yarns are twisted together into a thread. Einfachgarn
Translations
DE Einfachgarn
FR Fil simple
ES Hilo sencillo
IT Filato singolo
CN 单纱
VN Sợi đơn
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with a single-thread stitch class.
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Stitch types and seam operations Single-thread hand stitch single thread hand stitch A sewing or stitch formation described as single-thread hand stitch. Einfaden-Handstich
Translations
DE Einfaden-Handstich
FR Point à la main à un fil
ES Puntada manual de un hilo
IT Punto a mano a un filo
CN 单线手缝针迹
VN Mũi may tay một chỉ
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Troubleshooting and sewing defects Skipped stitch Skip stitch; stitch skipping A missing stitch caused when the stitch-forming components fail to catch or form the required loop. Fehlstich
Translations
DE Fehlstich
FR Point sauté
ES Puntada saltada
IT Punto saltato
CN 跳针
VN Bỏ mũi
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with an intentionally long stitch.
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Processes and finishing Solution dyeing Dope dyeing; mass coloration Adding colourant to the polymer before the fibre or filament is formed. Spinnfärbung / Massefärbung
Translations
DE Spinnfärbung / Massefärbung
FR Teinture dans la masse
ES Tintura en masa
IT Tintura in massa
CN 原液着色
VN Nhuộm dung dịch
Not to be confused with Different from yarn or package dyeing.
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Colour management Spectrophotometer Colour measuring instrument An instrument that measures spectral reflectance or transmittance for objective colour evaluation. Spektralfotometer
Translations
DE Spektralfotometer
FR Spectrophotomètre
ES Espectrofotómetro
IT Spettrofotometro
CN 分光光度计
VN Máy quang phổ
Not to be confused with Instrument settings and sample presentation affect results.
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Thread quality and performance Splice Yarn splice A joint created by intermingling yarn ends without a conventional knot. Spleißstelle
Translations
DE Spleißstelle
FR Épissure
ES Empalme
IT Giunzione
CN 接头
VN Mối nối
Not to be confused with A poor splice can behave as a thick or weak place.
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Packaging and make-up Spool Thread spool A general thread package wound on a cylindrical or flanged support. Spule
Translations
DE Spule
FR Bobine
ES Carrete
IT Rocchetto
CN 线轴
VN Ống chỉ
Not to be confused with The exact package type may be cone, king spool, cop or bobbin.
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Applications and industries Sportswear Activewear Garments designed for sport and physical activity, often requiring stretch, comfort and moisture management. Sportbekleidung
Translations
DE Sportbekleidung
FR Vêtements de sport
ES Ropa deportiva
IT Abbigliamento sportivo
CN 运动服装
VN Trang phục thể thao
Not to be confused with Not every casual garment is sportswear.
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Stitch types and seam operations Spot tacking spot tacking Technical term used for spot tacking in sewing, embroidery or textile production. Punktriegel
Translations
DE Punktriegel
FR Point d’arrêt ponctuel
ES Presilla puntual
IT Travetta puntuale
CN 点式加固缝
VN Bọ điểm
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