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WEIGHTING FINISH [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-07-24

English

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

weighting: ... the process of adding weight or body to fabric or yarn by chemical or mechanical addition of various materials.

French

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

Substance non fibreuse que l'on ajoute à un fil, à un tricot, à un tissu pour en intensifier le poids et l'épaisseur, ou en modifier le toucher.

OBS

On compte trois grandes familles d'apprêts de charge : l'amidon et ses dérivés, les dérivés cellulosiques ainsi que les polymères synthétiques, thermodurcissables ou thermoplastiques, et les élastomères de silicones.

Spanish

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