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WORSTED PROCESS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mending
1, record 1, English, mending
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process in woven fabric manufacture in which weaving imperfections, tears, broken yarns, and similar defects are repaired after weaving, especially on woolen and worsted fabrics to prepare them for finishing. 1, record 1, English, - mending
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rentrayage
1, record 1, French, rentrayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à réparer, après le tissage, les défauts de fabrication apparents (fils cassés, nœuds, fils manquants, clairs en chaîne ou en trame, etc.). 1, record 1, French, - rentrayage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- burling
1, record 2, English, burling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process linked with specking, mending, and sewing in the dry-finishing department of the woolen or worsted mill, It is the removal of as much objectionable matter as possible from the goods. The burler, with the aid of a burling iron or tweezer, removes loops, nubs, faulty knots, vegetable matter, etc. 1, record 2, English, - burling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épincetage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pincetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- énouage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9nouage
correct, masculine noun
- épointillage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pointillage
correct, masculine noun
- époutissage 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9poutissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à débarrasser les tissus, particulièrement ceux de laine, de tous les défauts restés visibles après toutes les manipulations de finition, notamment les fragments de chardon, les grosseurs et les nœuds des fils de chaîne et de trame. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pincetage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- burling
1, record 3, English, burling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process linked with specking, mending, and sewing in the dry-finishing department of the woolen or worsted mill. It is the removal of as much objectionable matter as possible from the goods. The burler, with the aid of a burling iron or tweezer, removes loops, nubs, faulty knots, vegetable matter, etc. 1, record 3, English, - burling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nopage
1, record 3, French, nopage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de noper les draps. 1, record 3, French, - nopage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
noper : Dans la fabrication des draps, séparer les fils qui sont doubles, en rapprocher les fils dans les endroits clairs, en extraire les nœuds, ou nopes. 1, record 3, French, - nopage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- design of yarn
1, record 4, English, design%20of%20yarn
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- yarn design 2, record 4, English, yarn%20design
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Design of yarn production systems ... Analysis of fiber preparation and yarn-forming processes and machinery. Analysis of traditional methods and state-of-art technology ... Use of engineering design theory and system modeling to guide term-based design project addressing specific design project ... . 3, record 4, English, - design%20of%20yarn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The yarn design section of the book takes spinners step-by-step through the process of spinning yarns of a pre-determined size and twist count. It then looks at different spinning methods and how to spin everything from solid hard-wearing worsted to soft, fluffy woollen yarns. Included are woven and knitted projects that suggest suitable end uses for handspun yarn. 2, record 4, English, - design%20of%20yarn
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- construction du fil
1, record 4, French, construction%20du%20fil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vigoureux printing
1, record 5, English, vigoureux%20printing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vigoureaux printing 2, record 5, English, vigoureaux%20printing
correct
- vigoreux printing 3, record 5, English, vigoreux%20printing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A printing method in which worsted fibers are printed with the desired color while in sliver form and then process into yarn, producing a mixed color in the spun yarn and woven fabric. 4, record 5, English, - vigoureux%20printing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vigoureux
1, record 5, French, vigoureux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- impression vigoureux 2, record 5, French, impression%20vigoureux
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de teinture dans lequel on imprime transversalement des bandes de couleur sur des rubans de laine peignée. 1, record 5, French, - vigoureux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lors des opérations de filature, le mélange de plusieurs de ces rubans donne finalement un fil présentant des effets de nuances variées. 1, record 5, French, - vigoureux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-01-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Wool Industry
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- backwasher
1, record 6, English, backwasher
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] machine used for washing wool after carding to remove all impurities [and to dry] the tops after washing by passing them over steam-heated cylinders, or perforated cylinders through which hot air is forced. 2, record 6, English, - backwasher
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This machine usually consists of two small washing or scouring tanks, drying cylinders, and a straightening gill-box. It is made in several forms, for each type certain constructional advantages or advantages for the material treated being claimed. It is employed either before or after combing to thoroughly clean worsted slivers or "tops, "for not only does the wool become sullied in passing through the several preparing machines, but impurities which cannot be extracted in the scouring bowls have revealed themselves and may here be conveniently got rid of. The process of "blueing" to give a white appearance to the slivers or tops is frequently resorted to, and is usually affected on the backwasher. The latest innovation in this machine is the adoption of hot air drying in place of cylinder drying. 3, record 6, English, - backwasher
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Industrie lainière
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lisseuse
1, record 6, French, lisseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine sur laquelle s'effectue le lissage des rubans de laine peignée. 1, record 6, French, - lisseuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lisseuse comprend des bacs de lavage, où passent les rubans de peigné, pressés à la sortie. Après le dernier bac, les rubans sont séchés sur des petits tambours en cuivre chauffés. Un banc d'étirage suit souvent pour défeutrer les rubans et les disposer en grosses bobines. 1, record 6, French, - lisseuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lissage : lavage pratiqué sur les rubans de laine peignée, afin d'éliminer le produit d'ensimage incorporé à la laine au début des opérations de peignage, et que suit un séchage par contact sur des tambours de cuivre chauffés à la vapeur. 1, record 6, French, - lisseuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rotary calender
1, record 7, English, rotary%20calender
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... calender used in calendering process of worsted cloth, Type MB405 continuous calender, type N69 rotary calender applicable to woolen wool fabric... 1, record 7, English, - rotary%20calender
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- calandreuse rotative
1, record 7, French, calandreuse%20rotative
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
calandreuse : Machine composée de cylindres rotatifs (calandreuse rotative) ou de tables de compression (calendreuses à tables) et destinée au glaçage des étoffes [...] 1, record 7, French, - calandreuse%20rotative
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- electrothermal calender
1, record 8, English, electrothermal%20calender
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrothermal calender used in calendering process of worsted cloth. 1, record 8, English, - electrothermal%20calender
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calandreuse électrothermique
1, record 8, French, calandreuse%20%C3%A9lectrothermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calandreuse : Machine composée de cylindres rotatifs (calandreuse rotative) ou de tables de compression (calendreuses à tables) et destinée au glaçage des étoffes [...] 2, record 8, French, - calandreuse%20%C3%A9lectrothermique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- American spinning system
1, record 9, English, American%20spinning%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A worsted spinning system developed in the U. S. that uses dry combed wool, as opposed to oiled wool, as processed on the bradford system. The American system is a shorter process based on modifications of the cotton spinning system. Considered in the U. S. to be more efficient than the bradford and French systems, it is the most widely used worsted system in American mills. 1, record 9, English, - American%20spinning%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de filature américain
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20filature%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- système de filage américain 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20filage%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- système américain de filature 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20am%C3%A9ricain%20de%20filature
correct, masculine noun
- système américain de filage 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20am%C3%A9ricain%20de%20filage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1984-05-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- garnetted wool waste in the white 1, record 10, English, garnetted%20wool%20waste%20in%20the%20white
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whenever hard-twisted woolen, worsted, cotton, and ray on yarn or yarn wastes are to be employed in woolen mixes, it becomes necessary to subject the stock to a garnetting process as a succession to rag picking or teasing. Garnetting has for its object the thorough breaking up of the waste and its return to a fibrous condition so that it can used in mixes with virgin wool or other stocks... 1, record 10, English, - garnetted%20wool%20waste%20in%20the%20white
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- effiloché de laine non teint 1, record 10, French, effiloch%C3%A9%20de%20laine%20non%20teint
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Les effilochés (laine Renaissance) proviennent de l'effilochage en filature cardée." 1, record 10, French, - effiloch%C3%A9%20de%20laine%20non%20teint
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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