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MANUFACTURED FIBRE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Nonwoven Textiles
- Wool Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pressed felt
1, record 1, English, pressed%20felt
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pressed wool felt is a non-woven engineering fabric manufactured either solely from wool or from a wool and blended fibre mixture. Manufactured by means of compression, heat and moisture, it's construction depends upon the unique properties of the wool fibre.... This interlocking of fibres results in [a] structure that can be further enhanced with milling and hardening(this is the felting stage). The more the wool is felted, the firmer(denser) it becomes. The materials final hardness is in direct proportion to the amount of felting it has received.... the fabric is [then] dried under tension to stabilise it's manufactured thickness and width. 2, record 1, English, - pressed%20felt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
- Industrie lainière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feutre foulé
1, record 1, French, feutre%20foul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un feutre foulé est un feutre dont les fibres ont subi un raccourcissement par rentrage des cônes les uns dans les autres et aussi un enchevêtrement facilité par l'accrochage des rebords des cônes les uns aux autres. Après foulage, on constate que le feutre a subi un retrait important en longueur et en largeur et que son épaisseur et par conséquent son poids au mètre carré ont augmenté. Le foulage a donné au feutre la consistance et la solidité; il a fixé les dimensions. 1, record 1, French, - feutre%20foul%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Thermal Insulation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- refractory ceramic fibre
1, record 2, English, refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RCF 1, record 2, English, RCF
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ceramic fibre 2, record 2, English, ceramic%20fibre
correct, standardized
- RCF 2, record 2, English, RCF
correct, standardized
- RCF 2, record 2, English, RCF
- ceramic fiber 3, record 2, English, ceramic%20fiber
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] inorganic fibre manufactured from metal oxides or clays. 2, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refractory ceramic fibres are used to manufacture linings in industrial furnaces. RCF are also used in other high temperature applications such as welding, welding protection and flame retardants. 4, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
refractory ceramic fibre; ceramic fibre; RCF: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- refractory ceramic fiber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Isolation thermique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre céramique réfractaire
1, record 2, French, fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fibre de céramique réfractaire 2, record 2, French, fibre%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
correct, feminine noun
- FCR 2, record 2, French, FCR
correct, feminine noun
- FCR 2, record 2, French, FCR
- fibre céramique 3, record 2, French, fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
- fibre de céramique 4, record 2, French, fibre%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre inorganique manufacturée à partir d'oxydes métalliques ou d'argile. 1, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fibres de céramique réfractaire sont considérées comme toxiques en vertu de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement. Le rapport d'évaluation des FCR (Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire) conclut qu'elles sont probablement cancérigènes pour les êtres humains. 5, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les fibres de céramique réfractaire sont] utilisées pour la fabrication des revêtements de fours industriels. Ces fibres sont aussi employées dans d'autres domaines où les opérations se font à haute température comme dans le soudage, la fabrication d'équipement de protection contre la soudure et la fabrication de produits ininflammables. 6, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fibre céramique réfractaire; fibre céramique; RCF : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- man-made mineral fibre
1, record 3, English, man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- man-made mineral fiber 2, record 3, English, man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fiber
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] inorganic fibre manufactured from molten rock, slag, glass, metal oxides or clays. 1, record 3, English, - man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
man-made mineral fibre: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Isolation thermique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fibre minérale manufacturée
1, record 3, French, fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre inorganique fabriquée par fusion à partir de roche, laitier, verre, oxydes métalliques ou argile. 1, record 3, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fibre minérale manufacturée : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- modified CVD method 1, record 4, English, modified%20CVD%20method
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- modified inside vapor phase oxidation process 1, record 4, English, modified%20inside%20vapor%20phase%20oxidation%20process
- modified chemical inside vapor phase oxidation process 1, record 4, English, modified%20chemical%20inside%20vapor%20phase%20oxidation%20process
- MIVPO 1, record 4, English, MIVPO
correct
- MIVPO 1, record 4, English, MIVPO
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The construction of novel types of fibre lasers often requires doped fibres which first have to be designed, manufactured and finally characterised. In this presentation we give a comprehensive survey of the development of novel doped multiple clad fibers. Starting with a design of the refractive index profile of such a fibre, we have optimised the manufacturing based on an MCVD(modified chemical vapor deposition) process. Tests of the manufactured fibre including the measurements of the absorption spectrum and the dopant concentration are reported. 1, record 4, English, - modified%20CVD%20method
Record 4, Key term(s)
- MCVD process
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode modifiée de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20modifi%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20chimique%20en%20phase%20vapeur
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- procédé de dépôt intérieur modifié 1, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20int%C3%A9rieur%20modifi%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de dépôt interne en phase vapeur qui consiste à déplacer un chalumeau le long d'un tube de silice; il y a déposition d'une couche de silice dopée chaque fois que le chalumeau revient au point de départ. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20modifi%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20chimique%20en%20phase%20vapeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Wipolan®
1, record 5, English, Wipolan%C2%AE
trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Milk fibre was invented in 1930s in Italy... It was manufactured from milk casein to compete with wool. Casein fibres have since been produced under various names in a number of countries, a. Lanital in Belgium and France. b. Fibrolane in Britain. c. Merinova in Italy. d. Wipolan in Poland. e. Aralac in America. 2, record 5, English, - Wipolan%C2%AE
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Trademark used in Poland. 3, record 5, English, - Wipolan%C2%AE
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Wipolan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Wipolan®
1, record 5, French, Wipolan%C2%AE
trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation commerciale d'une fibre synthétique commercialisée en Pologne. 2, record 5, French, - Wipolan%C2%AE
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Wipolan
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- polyamide fiber
1, record 6, English, polyamide%20fiber
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- polyamide fibre 2, record 6, English, polyamide%20fibre
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fibre composed of synthetic linear macromolecules having in the chain recurring amide groups, at least 85% of which are attached to aliphatic or cyclo-aliphatic groups. 3, record 6, English, - polyamide%20fiber
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nylon - Chemically, nylon is a polyamide fiber ... This fiber is famous for its strength, abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, soft hand, elasticity, and easy-washing and quick-drying ... . 4, record 6, English, - polyamide%20fiber
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fibre polyamide
1, record 6, French, fibre%20polyamide
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fibre de polyamide 1, record 6, French, fibre%20de%20polyamide
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre chimique synthétique de la classe des superpolyamides, obtenue par polycondensation et présentant dans la chaîne la répétition du groupe fonctionnel amide. 1, record 6, French, - fibre%20polyamide
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les polyamides 6 et 6.6 sont deux formules de la fibre textile synthétique créée pour imiter la soie et connue sous le nom propre de Nylon. On peut citer comme polyamides : le Nylon (découvert par Dupont de Nemours), le Rilsan, le Rhonel (marques déposées par Rhône-Poulenc), le Lilion (marque déposée par Sniafibre) et le Méryl (marque déposée par Nylstar). 1, record 6, French, - fibre%20polyamide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliamida
1, record 6, Spanish, poliamida
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Plastic Materials
- Metal-Coating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- metallic fiber
1, record 7, English, metallic%20fiber
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- metallic fibre 2, record 7, English, metallic%20fibre
correct
- metal fiber 3, record 7, English, metal%20fiber
correct
- metal fibre 4, record 7, English, metal%20fibre
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fibre composed of metal, plastic-coated metal, metal-coated plastic, or a core completely covered by metal. 5, record 7, English, - metallic%20fiber
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fluid Dynamics produces filters and filter systems which use fine metallic fibers as the filtration media for industrial applications in high pressure, high temperature and corrosive environments ... 6, record 7, English, - metallic%20fiber
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Filature (Textiles)
- Matières plastiques
- Métallisation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fibre métallique
1, record 7, French, fibre%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fibre à effet métallique 2, record 7, French, fibre%20%C3%A0%20effet%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre composée de métal, de métal recouvert de plastique, ou de plastique recouvert de métal, ou [d'un] noyau complètement recouvert de métal. 3, record 7, French, - fibre%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a aussi effectué un essai en suroxygénation sur un prototype constitué d'une natte de fibre métallique adossée à une couche de fibre céramique [...]. 4, record 7, French, - fibre%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette nouvelle fibre peut être mélangée à d'autres fibres. Les propriétés techniques d'une fibre métallique sont : résistance thermique, antistatique, filtration, etc. Elle est utilisée comme accent décoratif dans les tissus, les serviettes de toilettes, les rideaux et tentures, les tissus d'ameublement, etc. Elle est également utilisée dans le domaine industriel (filtres de fibres métalliques, cordes de fibres métalliques...). 5, record 7, French, - fibre%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Textiles técnicos
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
- Materiales plásticos
- Metalización
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibra metálica
1, record 7, Spanish, fibra%20met%C3%A1lica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fibre optic plate
1, record 8, English, fibre%20optic%20plate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Until recently, it was believed that this phenomenon might be inherent in the tube's fibre optic plate and tubes were often manufactured with specially selected plates that had exhibited lower levels of noise. 1, record 8, English, - fibre%20optic%20plate
Record 8, Key term(s)
- fibre-optic plate
- fiber optic plate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- plaque à fibre optique
1, record 8, French, plaque%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On croyait jusqu'à une date récente que ce phénomène était inhérent à la plaque à fibre optique du tube et pour y remédier, on sélectionnait en fabrication des plaques qui avaient un faible niveau de bruit. 2, record 8, French, - plaque%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- acrylic filament
1, record 9, English, acrylic%20filament
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, of polyester mixed with [manufactured] filaments, other containing by mass 15% or more acrylic filaments. 2, record 9, English, - acrylic%20filament
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acrylic fiber: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units ... acrylic fiber are produced by two basis methods of spinning (extrusion), dry and wet. ... In wet spinning solution is extruded into a liquid coagulating bath to form filaments ... . 3, record 9, English, - acrylic%20filament
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Filament : A fibre of an indefinite or extreme length... Manufactured fibers are extruded into filaments that are converted into filament yarn, staple, or tow. 3, record 9, English, - acrylic%20filament
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- filament acrylique
1, record 9, French, filament%20acrylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- filament d'acrylique 2, record 9, French, filament%20d%27acrylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-06-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- staple fibre yarn
1, record 10, English, staple%20fibre%20yarn
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- staple fiber yarn 2, record 10, English, staple%20fiber%20yarn
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Schlafhorst product range comprising rotor spinning systems and winding systems encompasses the broad spectrum of staple fibre yarn production... automatic winding machine for winding natural and [manufactured] staple fibre yarns. 3, record 10, English, - staple%20fibre%20yarn
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] Filature de l’Avesnois then turned the fibers into staple fiber yarn, with a 70/30 mix of undyed wool. Since the fall of 1994, the staple fiber yarn has been used to develop a line of sweaters [...]. 4, record 10, English, - staple%20fibre%20yarn
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Staple fiber yarn structure has a very profound influence on the physical and mechanical properties of yarns and fabrics and on knitting and weaving processability. 5, record 10, English, - staple%20fibre%20yarn
Record 10, Key term(s)
- staple yarn
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fil de fibres coupées
1, record 10, French, fil%20de%20fibres%20coup%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- fil de fibres courtes 2, record 10, French, fil%20de%20fibres%20courtes
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- fil de fibres discontinues 2, record 10, French, fil%20de%20fibres%20discontinues
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «fibre courte» et «fibre discontinue» sont, en général, utilisés pour les fibres manufacturées coupées à partir de filaments continus. 2, record 10, French, - fil%20de%20fibres%20coup%C3%A9es
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1978-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- spandex
1, record 11, English, spandex
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fibre in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85% of a segmented polyurethane. 1, record 11, English, - spandex
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 DEF
an elastic fiber, chiefly a synthetic polymer of polyurethane used in girdles, swimsuits. 2, record 11, English, - spandex
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- spandex
1, record 11, French, spandex
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spandex. Caractéristiques _ Très solide, durable, léger; très rétractile, il ne perd pas son excellente élasticité. Facile à teindre. "Utilisations courantes" - Sous-vêtements, maillots de bain, bas de soutien; fabrication de fibres à âme, de tissus extensibles et de vêtements. 1, record 11, French, - spandex
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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