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pre-shrunk [2 records]

Record 1 2000-12-18

English

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

A term used to describe fabric that has been treated to induce shrinkage prior to cutting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Key term(s)
  • pré-rétréci
  • pré-rétracté

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-01-26

English

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

Term applied by manufacturers to fabric or garment that has been processed and supposedly will not shrink over 3% in either direction under standard wash test or in commercial laundering.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)

Spanish

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