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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Packaging and make-up Package length Spool length; cone length The nominal length of thread supplied on a package. Lauflänge
Translations
DE Lauflänge
FR Longueur de bobinage
ES Longitud de bobinado
IT Lunghezza di avvolgimento
CN 卷装长度
VN Chiều dài cuộn
Not to be confused with Do not infer usable length without considering process losses.
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Stitch types and seam operations Padding seams padding seams A sewing or stitch formation described as padding seams. Pikkiernähte
Translations
DE Pikkiernähte
FR Coutures de rembourrage
ES Costuras de acolchado
IT Cuciture di imbottitura
CN 衬垫接缝
VN Đường may đệm
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Raw materials Para-aramid Para aramid An aramid fibre known for very high strength and cut resistance. Para-Aramid
Translations
DE Para-Aramid
FR Para-aramide
ES Para-aramida
IT Para-aramide
CN 对位芳纶
VN Para-aramid
Not to be confused with Not the same as meta-aramid.
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Applications and industries Personal protective equipment PPE Equipment designed to protect the wearer against defined health and safety risks. Persönliche Schutzausrüstung / PSA
Translations
DE Persönliche Schutzausrüstung / PSA
FR Équipement de protection individuelle
ES Equipo de protección individual
IT Dispositivi di protezione individuale
CN 个人防护装备
VN Thiết bị bảo hộ cá nhân
Not to be confused with PPE claims require application-specific compliance and testing.
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Functional properties PFAS-free Free from intentionally added PFAS A claim indicating that the relevant finish or product is formulated without PFAS according to the defined scope. PFAS-frei
Translations
DE PFAS-frei
FR Sans PFAS
ES Sin PFAS
IT Senza PFAS
CN 不含PFAS
VN Không chứa PFAS
Not to be confused with Define the claim scope; avoid absolute statements beyond available evidence.
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Processes and finishing Piece dyeing Piece-dyed Dyeing a textile material after it has been formed as fabric or another piece good. Stückfärbung
Translations
DE Stückfärbung
FR Teinture en pièce
ES Tintura en pieza
IT Tintura in pezza
CN 匹染
VN Nhuộm mảnh
Not to be confused with Garment dyeing occurs after product assembly; piece dyeing normally occurs before.
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Thread fundamentals and construction Ply Number of plies; fold The number of single yarns twisted together to form the finished thread. Fachung
Translations
DE Fachung
FR Nombre de brins
ES Número de cabos
IT Numero di capi
CN 股数
VN Số ply
Not to be confused with Do not confuse ply with the number of sewing-machine threads in a stitch.
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Raw materials Polyamide Nylon A synthetic polymer family known for high abrasion resistance, toughness and elasticity. Polyamid / PA
Translations
DE Polyamid / PA
FR Polyamide
ES Poliamida
IT Poliammide
CN 聚酰胺
VN Polyamide
Not to be confused with Nylon is a common name; specify PA type where technically relevant.
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Raw materials Polyester Polyethylene terephthalate; PET A widely used synthetic polymer offering good strength, durability, colour fastness and processing performance. Polyester / PES / PET
Translations
DE Polyester / PES / PET
FR Polyester
ES Poliéster
IT Poliestere
CN 聚酯
VN Polyester
Not to be confused with PES is the textile abbreviation; PET identifies the polymer.
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Raw materials Polyether ether ketone PEEK A high-performance thermoplastic with excellent heat and chemical resistance. Polyetheretherketon / PEEK
Translations
DE Polyetheretherketon / PEEK
FR Polyétheréthercétone
ES Poliéter éter cetona
IT Polietere etere chetone
CN 聚醚醚酮
VN Polyether ether ketone
Not to be confused with Use full name on first mention.
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Raw materials Polyethylene PE A polymer family that includes high-performance fibres with very high strength-to-weight ratios. Polyethylen / PE
Translations
DE Polyethylen / PE
FR Polyéthylène
ES Polietileno
IT Polietilene
CN 聚乙烯
VN Polyethylene
Not to be confused with Specify standard PE or high-performance polyethylene.
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Raw materials Polypropylene PP A low-density synthetic polymer with low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance. Polypropylen / PP
Translations
DE Polypropylen / PP
FR Polypropylène
ES Polipropileno
IT Polipropilene
CN 聚丙烯
VN Polypropylene
Not to be confused with Temperature resistance is generally lower than for many high-performance polymers.
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Raw materials Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE A fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance, low friction and high-temperature capability. Polytetrafluorethylen / PTFE
Translations
DE Polytetrafluorethylen / PTFE
FR Polytétrafluoroéthylène
ES Politetrafluoroetileno
IT Politetrafluoroetilene
CN 聚四氟乙烯
VN Polytetrafluoroethylene
Not to be confused with PTFE is distinct from generic PFAS-free claims.
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Raw materials Polytrimethylene terephthalate PTT A polyester-family polymer with characteristic elasticity and recovery. Polytrimethylenterephthalat / PTT
Translations
DE Polytrimethylenterephthalat / PTT
FR Polytriméthylène téréphtalate
ES Tereftalato de politrimetileno
IT Politrimetilene tereftalato
CN 聚对苯二甲酸丙二醇酯
VN Polytrimethylene terephthalate
Not to be confused with Do not confuse with PET polyester.
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Raw materials Polyvinyl alcohol PVOH; water-soluble polymer A polymer that can be formulated to dissolve in water under defined conditions. Polyvinylalkohol / PVA
Translations
DE Polyvinylalkohol / PVA
FR Alcool polyvinylique
ES Alcohol polivinílico
IT Alcol polivinilico
CN 聚乙烯醇
VN Polyvinyl alcohol
Not to be confused with Solubility depends on polymer grade and temperature.
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Troubleshooting and sewing defects Poor thread balance Unbalanced stitch Incorrect positioning of thread interlacing or interlooping within the material or seam. Fehlerhafte Fadenbalance
Translations
DE Fehlerhafte Fadenbalance
FR Mauvais équilibre des fils
ES Equilibrio incorrecto del hilo
IT Bilanciamento dei fili non corretto
CN 线迹平衡不良
VN Cân bằng chỉ kém
Not to be confused with In lockstitch, the interlacing should normally lie within the material layers.
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Standards and certification PRO-Care PRO-care An AMANN designation for products tested or certified for defined industrial care processes. PRO-Care / PRO-Pflege
Translations
DE PRO-Care / PRO-Pflege
FR PRO-Care
ES PRO-Care
IT PRO-Care
CN PRO-Care
VN PRO-Care
Not to be confused with State the applicable programme and scope.
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Applications and industries Product product A general term for an item offered for a defined application. Produkt
Translations
DE Produkt
FR Produit
ES Producto
IT Prodotto
CN 产品
VN Sản phẩm
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Processes and finishing Production trial Line trial; industrial trial A test under production-like or actual production conditions before full-scale release. Produktionsversuch
Translations
DE Produktionsversuch
FR Essai de production
ES Prueba de producción
IT Prova di produzione
CN 生产试验
VN Chạy thử sản xuất
Not to be confused with Use representative speed, operators, materials and care processes.
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