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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
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.
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.