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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

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Languages
DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread quality and performance Knot Thread knot A tied joint or entanglement in yarn or thread that may disrupt processing. Knoten
Translations
DE Knoten
FR Nœud
ES Nudo
IT Nodo
CN 结头
VN Nút thắt
Not to be confused with Not every intentional securing knot is a thread defect.