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LOW-GRADE CLOTH [1 record]

Record 1 2001-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

backfilling: A solution composed of varying amounts of cornstarch, China clay, talc, and tallow that is applied to the back side of low-grade, low-cost cloth to change its hand, improve its appearance, and increase its weight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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