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SIMILISAGE [2 records]

Record 1 2016-12-06

English

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

A finishing process that produces a high lustrous finish on fabrics.

CONT

Perkins can enhance natural and synthetic textiles for a wide variety of looks and uses. Processes include rolling, schreinering, friction, compacting and silk finishing.

CONT

... The industry comprises a series of production processes like bleaching, dyeing, ... schreinering, stone-washing, rotary and screen printing.

French

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

Le similisage des tissus s'effectue sur une calandre spéciale, dont un des rouleaux porte de très fines gravures s'imprimant sur le tissu et lui communiquant l'aspect brillant caractéristique.

OBS

similisage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Jewellery
  • Gemmology
OBS

foil: A thin piece of metal or other material put under a paste or inferior stone to add color or brilliancy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Gemmologie
CONT

Le similisage consiste à recouvrir tout ou partie de la culasse d'une pellicule extrêmement brillante qui réfléchit la lumière à la façon d'une glace.

Spanish

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