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SHRINKPROOFING [2 records]

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Record 1 1995-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Textile Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
OBS

it can be said that compressive shrinking gives a closer weave, more compactness or body, greater strength, and better wearing qualities, aside from its main purpose of --.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
OBS

--propriété donnant aux tissus une stabilité dimensionnelle aussi grande que possible, malgré les contacts avec l'eau.

Spanish

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