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CHAFE MARK [2 records]

Record 1 2002-09-17

English

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

An area of localized wear characterized by excessive surface hairiness or denuded fibre.

OBS

This defect is often caused by chafing or oblique impact with a hard or rough surface.

OBS

abrasion mark; chafe mark: Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

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

Surface localement usée caractérisée par une zone anormalement pileuse ou fibrilleuse.

OBS

Ce défaut est souvent causé par éraillage ou frottement sur une surface dure ou rugueuse.

OBS

marque d'abrasion; marque d'éraillage : Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
DEF

abrasion mark: An area where a fabric has been damaged by friction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
DEF

Trace laissée sur un tissu ou un tricot par frottement accidentel.

OBS

trace d'abrasion : Terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec l'accord de cet organisme.

Key term(s)
  • partie usée

Spanish

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