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Record 1 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

A lengthways streak immediately adjacent to the selvedge, characterized by a difference in colour from that of the body of the fabric, by surface disturbance, or by both.

OBS

This defect is caused by the selvedge having folded over, thus shielding the edge of the usable fabric during processing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Pli en chaîne proche de la lisière, caractérisé par une différence de couleur par rapport au reste du tissu, par un dérangement de la surface ou les deux à la fois.

OBS

Ce défaut est causé par la lisière qui a été repliée sur la laize utile du tissu pendant le traitement.

Spanish

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