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BROKEN FILAMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2002-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Defects (Textiles)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

In a fabric made from flat or low-twist continuous-filament yarns, a fibrous or hairy surface appearance that may be localized or general.

OBS

This defect is caused by rupture of individual filaments, usually during winding or weaving.

OBS

broken filaments: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • broken filament

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défauts (Textiles)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Dans un tissu réalisé à partir de fil continu plat ou à torsion faible, surface plus ou moins pileuse soit localement soit sur sa totalité.

OBS

Ce défaut est causé par la rupture de filaments individuels, généralement pendant le bobinage ou le tissage.

OBS

filaments rompus : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • filament rompu

Spanish

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