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SIZING ASSISTANT [1 record]

Record 1 1998-03-27

English

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

A product which, when added to sizing compounds, makes the warp yarns more flexible and slippery for the subsequent operation of weaving. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

These products may, for example, be sulfated or emulsified waxes and greases, possibly with the addition of wetting agents.

OBS

sizing assistant: term standardized by ISO.

French

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

Produit qui, ajouté aux compositions d'encollage, améliore la souplesse et le glissant des fils de chaîne pour l'opération ultérieure de tissage. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

Il s'agit, par exemple, de graisses et cires sulfatées ou émulsionnées, éventuellement additionnées d'agents mouillants.

OBS

adjuvant d'encollage : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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