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SHRINK-RESISTANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-03-29

English

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

Shrinkproof fabrics: Cloths which have been chemically treated to control shrinkage.

Key term(s)
  • shrink-free
  • shrink resistant

French

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

Propriété d'un textile qui ne rétrécit pas au lavage.

DEF

1. Se dit d'un tissu ou d'un tricot qui ne rétrécit pas lorsqu'il est soumis à un lavage ou à une action mécanique ou chimique. 2. Se dit du traitement mécanique ou chimique permettant d'obtenir cet effet.

OBS

Shrink free, shrink proof : irrétrécissable; le premier plutôt par nature, le second par traitement, mais les deux peuvent s'employer indifféremment.

Spanish

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