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LOOPY SELVEDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-04-11

English

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

A selvedge beyond which loops of weft yarns protrude.

OBS

This defect is often caused by the yarn tension in the shuttle being too low.

OBS

loopy edge; loopy selvedge: Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

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

Lisière dont les fils de trame forment des boucles sur l'envers du tissu.

OBS

Ce défaut est souvent causé par une tension trop faible du fil dans la navette.

OBS

lisière bouclée; bord bouclé : Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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