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VARIATION NUANCE LONG PIECE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

A continuous change in colour along the length of a piece.

OBS

This defect is often caused by a gradual change in dye-bath concentration or temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Changement progressif de nuance d'un bout à l'autre d'une pièce.

OBS

Ce défaut est souvent causé par un changement progressif de la concentration ou de la température du bain de teinture.

Spanish

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