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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Colour management Observer Standard observer; viewer The human or standardised visual response used in colour perception and measurement. Beobachter
Translations
DE Beobachter
FR Observateur
ES Observador
IT Osservatore
CN 观察者
VN Người quan sát
Not to be confused with Individual observers may perceive small differences differently.
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Standards and certification OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX A certification system for textiles tested for harmful substances according to defined product classes. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Translations
DE OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
FR OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
ES OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
IT OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
CN OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
VN OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Not to be confused with Do not describe it as a general sustainability certification.
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Functional properties Organic Certified organic Originating from certified organic agricultural production according to the applicable standard. Biologisch / aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
Translations
DE Biologisch / aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
FR Biologique
ES Orgánico
IT Biologico
CN 有机
VN Hữu cơ
Not to be confused with Do not use “organic” for synthetic fibres.
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Raw materials Organic cotton Certified organic cotton Cotton from certified organic cultivation according to the applicable standard. Bio-Baumwolle / kbA-Baumwolle
Translations
DE Bio-Baumwolle / kbA-Baumwolle
FR Coton biologique
ES Algodón orgánico
IT Cotone biologico
CN 有机棉
VN Bông hữu cơ
Not to be confused with Use only with valid certification and scope.
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Applications and industries Outdoor wear Outdoor apparel Garments designed for outdoor use and exposure to weather conditions. Outdoorbekleidung
Translations
DE Outdoorbekleidung
FR Vêtements outdoor
ES Ropa de exterior
IT Abbigliamento outdoor
CN 户外服装
VN Trang phục ngoài trời
Not to be confused with Performance depends on the whole garment system, not only the thread.
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