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MATERIAU RENFORT [2 records]

Record 1 2000-12-18

English

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

Ready-to-mold, reinforcing material, either fiber, fabric, or mat, that is fully impregnated with resin and in some cases, partially cured.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-01-19

English

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

Backing material: Woven or non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability.

CONT

Extruded plastic ribbons covered with flock may at first look like velveteen woven fabric, but the backing material is smooth plastic. The velveteen effect is achieved by gluing very short fibers (flock) to the plastic backing.

French

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

Spanish

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