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PILLING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defects (Textiles)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pilling
1, record 1, English, pilling
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of small aggregates of fibres generally drawn from the use-surface of a textile floor covering, which are not readily removed by brushing or suction. 1, record 1, English, - pilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pilling: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - pilling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défauts (Textiles)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boulochage
1, record 1, French, boulochage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation de petits agglomérats de fibres généralement tirés de la couche d'usage d'un revêtement de sol textile, qui ne peuvent pas être éliminés facilement par brossage ou aspiration. 1, record 1, French, - boulochage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boulochage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - boulochage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Defects (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pilling
1, record 2, English, pilling
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The small] accumulations of fibre on the surface of a fabric. 2, record 2, English, - pilling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pilling [is a] defect ... usually caused by abrasion during prolonged finishing processes. 2, record 2, English, - pilling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pilling: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - pilling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Défauts (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boulochage
1, record 2, French, boulochage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petites accumulations de fibres à la surface d'un tissu. 2, record 2, French, - boulochage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le boulochage [est un] défaut [...] généralement causé par une abrasion durant des opérations de finissage prolongées. 2, record 2, French, - boulochage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boulochage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - boulochage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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