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Record 1 1994-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
DEF

A series of small apertures or severed yams running parallel to and near the fabric edges.

OBS

This defect is caused by hooked, blunted or poorly adjusted stenter pins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
DEF

Série de petites ouvertures ou de fils disjoints s'étendant parallèlement aux lisières du tissu ou près de celles-ci.

OBS

Ce défaut est causé par une mauvaise prise du tissu par des picots de la rame recourbés, épointés ou mal réglés.

Spanish

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