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YARN FINISHING [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Textile Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Labourers in textile processing
1, record 1, English, Labourers%20in%20textile%20processing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Labourers in textile processing perform a variety of manual duties to assist in processing fibres into yarn or thread, or to assist in weaving, knitting, bleaching, dyeing or finishing textile fabrics or other textile products. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies. 1, record 1, English, - Labourers%20in%20textile%20processing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9616: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Labourers%20in%20textile%20processing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Laborers in textile processing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Industries du textile
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Manœuvres des produits du textile
1, record 1, French, Man%26oelig%3Buvres%20des%20produits%20du%20textile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les manœuvres des produits du textile exécutent manuellement divers travaux liés à la transformation des fibres en filés ou en fils, au tissage, au tricotage, au blanchissage, à la teinture ou à la finition de matières ou d'autres produits textiles. Ils travaillent dans des usines de fabrication de textiles. 1, record 1, French, - Man%26oelig%3Buvres%20des%20produits%20du%20textile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9616 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Man%26oelig%3Buvres%20des%20produits%20du%20textile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- overlocking
1, record 2, English, overlocking
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- whipping 1, record 2, English, whipping
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finishing a textile floor covering with separate yarn covering the edge, thus binding the tufts and backing and preventing edge fray. 1, record 2, English, - overlocking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overlocking; whipping: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - overlocking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surjetage
1, record 2, French, surjetage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finissage d'un revêtement de sol textile à l'aide d'un fil séparé enveloppant son bord, afin d'y fixer les touffes et le dossier et éviter l'effilochage. 1, record 2, French, - surjetage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surjetage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - surjetage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- yarn slippage
1, record 3, English, yarn%20slippage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unwanted movement of yarns in a woven fabric due to the warp and weft yarns slipping over each other. 2, record 3, English, - yarn%20slippage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yarn slippage may occur during garment manufacture, or in garment components during wear, as a result of excessive stress or abrasion. Yarns in a fabric have a greater or lesser tendency to slip depending on factors such as yarn type, weave, ends ands and picks per unit length, fabric weight, and the type of finishing process. 2, record 3, English, - yarn%20slippage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are two major types of seam slippage: 1) When stress is applied to a seam, the yarns in the fabric slip out of the stitching causing an open seam; and 2) When stress is applied to a seam, the yarns in the fabric shift of slide in the weave construction causing seam grinning and fabric distortion. We will refer to the first type as "seam slippage" and the second as "yarn slippage". 3, record 3, English, - yarn%20slippage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glissement des fils
1, record 3, French, glissement%20des%20fils
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ce tissage ajouté est obtenu par un procédé de croisement particulier constitué de fils droits et de fils de tour pour éviter le glissement des fils [...] 1, record 3, French, - glissement%20des%20fils
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- deslizamiento del hilo
1, record 3, Spanish, deslizamiento%20del%20hilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- consumer textile article
1, record 4, English, consumer%20textile%20article
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(a) any textile fibre, yarn or fabric, or(b) any product made in whole or in part from a textile fibre, yarn or fabric that is in the form in which it is or is to be sold to any person for consumption or use, other than consumption or use in the manufacturing, processing or finishing of any product for sale... 2, record 4, English, - consumer%20textile%20article
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- article textile de consommation
1, record 4, French, article%20textile%20de%20consommation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre ou fil textile ou tissu - ou produit fait en tout ou en partie de l'un de ces éléments - prêt à être vendu tel quel pour consommation ou usage autre que la fabrication, la transformation ou le finissage d'un produit destiné à la vente. 2, record 4, French, - article%20textile%20de%20consommation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- autoclave
1, record 5, English, autoclave
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparatus for carrying out certain finishing operations, such as heatsetting yarn under pressure in a superheated steam atmosphere. 1, record 5, English, - autoclave
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- autoclave
1, record 5, French, autoclave
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour certaines opérations d'apprêt telles que le formage du fil sous pression dans une atmosphère de vapeur d'eau surchauffée. 1, record 5, French, - autoclave
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- serging
1, record 6, English, serging
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of finishing edges of area rugs cut from roll goods by use of a heavy coloured yarn sewn around the edges in a close overcast stitch. 1, record 6, English, - serging
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surfilage
1, record 6, French, surfilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de finition d'une carpette coupée à partir d'un rouleau de moquette consistant à passer un gros fil de couleur qui chevauche les bords de la carpette au moyen de points de surfil. 1, record 6, French, - surfilage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un large éventail de fils en coton et en polyester filé, utilisé pour les smocks, les coutures décoratives et le surfilage de tapis. 2, record 6, French, - surfilage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- finishing
1, record 7, English, finishing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collective term denoting processing of carpets and textiles subsequent to tufting, weaving, and dyeing. 1, record 7, English, - finishing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stainblocking process has been developed in which pile fibre is treated with stainblocker and fluorocarbon at the yarn stage but, in the case of cut-pile carpets, the cut ends of the tufts must be protected by applying a small additional amount of chemical during carpet finishing. 2, record 7, English, - finishing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carpet finishing processes include shearing, brushing, application of secondary backing, application of attached foam cushion, application of soil retardant and antistatic chemicals, back beating, steaming, and others. 1, record 7, English, - finishing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 7, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme collectif désignant le traitement des tapis et textiles postérieur au tuftage, au tissage et à la teinture. 1, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modernisations proposées touchent les principaux procédés des usines de fabrication de tapis, comme le séchage, la filature, la teinture, le tissage et l'apprêt. 2, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les procédés d'apprêt comprennent entre autre le rasage, le brossage, l'application d'un deuxième dossier, l'application d'une sous-couche mousse incorporée, l'application de produits antitache et antistatique, le battage de l'envers, le vaporisage, etc. 1, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crêpe yarn
1, record 8, English, cr%C3%AApe%20yarn
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- crepe yarn 2, record 8, English, crepe%20yarn
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A twisted yarn which, when woven into a cloth of suitable construction and given the appropriate finishing treatment, is capable of producing a pebbled-surface effect. 3, record 8, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20yarn
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A crepe yarn in the 8 ply has been chosen to give a quality yarn with extra twist that will reduce the amount of pilling and provide a long lasting garment. A large colour range is available. 4, record 8, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20yarn
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... In view of this fashion trend, FILA proposes a new 100% wool suit where the crepe yarn processed in a particular way, produces a softer fabric which always fall perfectly into place. 5, record 8, English, - cr%C3%AApe%20yarn
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fil crêpe
1, record 8, French, fil%20cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- crêpe 2, record 8, French, cr%C3%AApe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil fortement surtordu, à torsion droite (ou Z) ou gauche (S). La torsion est de 2.000 à 3.000 tours au mètre. 2, record 8, French, - fil%20cr%C3%AApe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- hilaza de crespón
1, record 8, Spanish, hilaza%20de%20cresp%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- greige goods
1, record 9, English, greige%20goods
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- gray goods 1, record 9, English, gray%20goods
correct
- gray fabric 2, record 9, English, gray%20fabric
- unfinished fabric 2, record 9, English, unfinished%20fabric
- grey goods 3, record 9, English, grey%20goods
correct
- griege goods 3, record 9, English, griege%20goods
correct
- grey cloth 4, record 9, English, grey%20cloth
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any fabric before finishing, as well as any yarn or fiber before bleaching or dyeing; therefore, fabric with no finish or size. 5, record 9, English, - greige%20goods
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Cloths, irrespective of color, that have been woven in a loom, but have received no dry- or wet-finishing operations. 6, record 9, English, - greige%20goods
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Count, which is the fourth element in woven fabric construction, is the number of yarns per inch of fabric. It is a vital consideration in the construction of woven fabrics because it affects absorbency, adhesion, permeability, strength, weight, bulk, flexibility, and other fabric characteristics. The "gray" or unfinished fabric count, however, may be misleading because of dimensional changes due to finishing or to tension and other factors in subsequent processing. Because good looks are not generally a requirement for industrial fabrics, many fabrics are used "in the gray" --without any finishing process. 2, record 9, English, - greige%20goods
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The word "greige" is pronounced as "gray". 7, record 9, English, - greige%20goods
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tissu grège
1, record 9, French, tissu%20gr%C3%A8ge
see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tissu écru 1, record 9, French, tissu%20%C3%A9cru
see observation, masculine noun
- tissu brut 2, record 9, French, tissu%20brut
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissus écrus ou grèges : se dit des tissus qui n'ont pas subi l'opération du blanchiment. 3, record 9, French, - tissu%20gr%C3%A8ge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dégagée de la «séricine», la soie est nommée «soie décreusée» tandis que la soie brute est désignée sous le nom de «soie grège» ou «écrue». 4, record 9, French, - tissu%20gr%C3%A8ge
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-01-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fabric analysis
1, record 10, English, fabric%20analysis
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- analysis of fabric 2, record 10, English, analysis%20of%20fabric
correct
- cloth analysis 3, record 10, English, cloth%20analysis
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Analysis of fabric. Such a description of a sample of weaving, which would enable a weaver to produce a fabric identical with the sample. In analysis the following data must be found : 1. Yarn, or yarns used. Their composition, colour, twist, count of yarn. 2. Count of cloth. Number of threads per inch warp and weft. 3. Weave and pattern if any. 4. Finishing. 4, record 10, English, - fabric%20analysis
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fabric analysis: Construction; Weave Diagram; Weight/Yield; Fabric Type. 5, record 10, English, - fabric%20analysis
Record 10, Key term(s)
- analysis of fabrics
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- analyse de tissu
1, record 10, French, analyse%20de%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- analyse des tissus 1, record 10, French, analyse%20des%20tissus
correct, feminine noun
- analyse de l'étoffe 1, record 10, French, analyse%20de%20l%27%C3%A9toffe
correct, feminine noun
- analyse des étoffes 1, record 10, French, analyse%20des%20%C3%A9toffes
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cockle
1, record 11, English, cockle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cockel 1, record 11, English, cockel
correct
- cockling 1, record 11, English, cockling
correct
- cockliness 2, record 11, English, cockliness
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cockle : Name is giving to a distorted or shriveled effect on a fancy clothes. This is a result of uneven scouring and fulling in finishing. Cockling may also be caused improper tension on yarn in weaving, or lack of uniform quality in the raw material used. 1, record 11, English, - cockle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 11, French, ondulation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- cloquage 1, record 11, French, cloquage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- godage 1, record 11, French, godage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation accidentelle empêchant le tissu ou le tricot de reposer à plat sur une surface horizontale. 2, record 11, French, - ondulation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ondulation, cloquage : Termes et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 2, record 11, French, - ondulation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 2, record 11, French, - ondulation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-02-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- skein winding
1, record 12, English, skein%20winding
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dyeing and finishing of yarn, sliver or raw stock. 1, record 12, English, - skein%20winding
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- renvidage des écheveaux
1, record 12, French, renvidage%20des%20%C3%A9cheveaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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