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BURLING IRON [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
CONT

burling: 1. The process of removing loose threads and knots from fabrics with a type of tweezers called a burling iron. 2. The process of correcting loose tufts and replacing missing tufts following carpet construction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
OBS

épincetage: Opération qui consiste à débarrasser, au moyen de petites pinces (pince d'épincetage) les tissus de tous les défauts restés visibles, notamment les fils lâches et les nœuds des fils de chaîne et de trame.

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