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REGISTERED PRINTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transfer printing
1, record 1, English, transfer%20printing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- registered printing 2, record 1, English, registered%20printing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A printing method consisting of a] printed pattern ... transferred from printed transfer paper onto the fabric by passing both over a heated roller. 3, record 1, English, - transfer%20printing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The paper, which is printed with volatile dyes, is heated for 30 seconds at temperatures of up to 200°C. The dyestuff transfers to the textile by sublimation. The advantage of this type of printing is that no other chemicals are used and no other processes are required to finish the cloth. 3, record 1, English, - transfer%20printing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- impression par transfert
1, record 1, French, impression%20par%20transfert
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- transfert 1, record 1, French, transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autre méthode plus moderne d'impression est appelée transfert ou impression par transfert. Elle consiste à transférer en une seule fois l'ensemble du motif sur le tissu à partir d'un papier spécial, en utilisant la chaleur ou la pression. Les dessins imprimés peuvent être appliqués aux fils, aux étoffes ou sur des vêtements fabriqués. 1, record 1, French, - impression%20par%20transfert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Non-impact Printing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transfer printing
1, record 2, English, transfer%20printing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- registered printing 2, record 2, English, registered%20printing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Impression sans impact
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- impression par transfert
1, record 2, French, impression%20par%20transfert
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un dessin est imprimé sur une couche de papier puis ce dessin est transféré par compression à 200°C sur le tissu qui doit nécessairement être constitué de fibres thermoplastiques (polyester surtout). 2, record 2, French, - impression%20par%20transfert
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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