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smoothness [2 records]

Record 1 1997-03-17

English

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

The processing of this fibre is characterised by its openess, crimp and moisture absorption as well as surface smoothness.

French

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

Sensation mixte de glissant, flexibilité, souplesse, typique du cachemire.

OBS

Douceur (ou douceur au toucher) : l'une des expressions primaires de la main des tissus.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
DEF

Characteristic property which enables an assessment of the degree of relief of a paper surface to be made.

OBS

The term "smoothness" was standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
DEF

Caractéristique permettant d'apprécier le relief de la surface du papier.

OBS

Termes normalisés par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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