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Record 1 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

Variation in colour or surface effect, localized or general, which is not specifically orientated in the length or width directions.

OBS

This defect is often causes by uneven application or penetration of dye or by surface distortion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Variation de nuance ou effet de surface localement ou sur toute la surface qui n'est pas spécifiquement orientée dans un sens ou dans l'autre.

OBS

Ce défaut est souvent causé par une pénétration irrégulière du colorant ou par une distorsion de la surface.

Spanish

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