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YARN STRAND [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cable lasher
1, record 1, English, cable%20lasher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lasher 2, record 1, English, lasher
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lasher is used to secure fiber optic cable to a strand by wrapping a small continuous lashing wire around both the strand and the cable in a spiral manner. Lashing "wire" may be made of steel or contain dielectric materials such as aramid yarn. 2, record 1, English, - cable%20lasher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ligatureur
1, record 1, French, ligatureur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ligatureur de câble 2, record 1, French, ligatureur%20de%20c%C3%A2ble
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- core
1, record 2, English, core
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A textile product(yarn, strand, small diameter rope, etc.), placed generally along the axis of the rope and serving as a support for the strands. 1, record 2, English, - core
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
core: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - core
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- âme
1, record 2, French, %C3%A2me
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit textile (fil, toron, cordage de petit diamètre, etc.), placé en général suivant l'axe du cordage et servant de support aux torons. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A2me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
âme : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A2me
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multifilament
1, record 3, English, multifilament
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multifilament yarn 2, record 3, English, multifilament%20yarn
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of textile materials consisting of assembled filaments. 3, record 3, English, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multifilament yarns are composed of more than one filament, usually a great many twisted together. These filaments are extremely fine, supple, pliable, and stronger than monofilament yarns of the same denier. They are used for a wide variety of fabrics including sheers. The continuous filament yarns may be used to produce smooth fabrics or creped-surface fabrics, depending upon the amount of twist given to the yarns. 4, record 3, English, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Multifilament a yarn consisting of many continuous filaments or strands, as opposed to monofilament which is one strand. Most textile filament yarns are multifilament. 5, record 3, English, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multifilament: term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 3, English, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
multifilament yarn: term reproduced with the authorization of AFNOR. 7, record 3, English, - multifilament
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- multifilament
1, record 3, French, multifilament
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fil multifilament 2, record 3, French, fil%20multifilament
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Classe de matières textiles constitués par des filaments assemblés. 3, record 3, French, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les multifilaments [...] sont utilisés : pour renforcements : textiles enduits ou contrecollés, [...] articles en caoutchouc (pneumatiques, courroies, bandes transporteuses; tels quels en bagagerie, géotextiles, rubans, sangles. 4, record 3, French, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multifilament : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - multifilament
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fil multifilament : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 3, French, - multifilament
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- multifilamento
1, record 3, Spanish, multifilamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clase de materiales textiles que consta de filamentos ensamblados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - multifilamento
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tow-to-top method 1, record 4, English, tow%2Dto%2Dtop%20method
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tow : A large strand of continuous man-made fiber filaments without definite twist, collected in loose, rope-like form, usually held together by crimp. Tow is the form which most man-made fiber reaches before being cut into staple. It is often processed on tow conversion machinery into tops, sliver or yarn, or on tow-opening equipment to make webs for various uses. 2, record 4, English, - tow%2Dto%2Dtop%20method
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode «tow-to-top»
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20%C2%ABtow%2Dto%2Dtop%C2%BB
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Méthode «tow-to-top» : Un câble de plusieurs milliers de filaments sera converti en un voile continu sous l'effet de rouleaux alimenteurs. Ce voile de filaments sera ensuite étiré uniformément entre 2 paires de rouleaux chauffés puis coupé de façon oblique par des rouleaux pourvus de rainures spéciales; les fibres coupées seront ensuite séparées en les faisant passer à travers des rouleaux flûtés pour ensuite être étirées puis transformées en rubans par l'action diagonale d'un tablier. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20%C2%ABtow%2Dto%2Dtop%C2%BB
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Production de filaments et fibres chimiques. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20%C2%ABtow%2Dto%2Dtop%C2%BB
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skein
1, record 5, English, skein
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- skean 2, record 5, English, skean
correct
- skeane 2, record 5, English, skeane
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous strand of yarn or cord in the form of a collapsed coil. 3, record 5, English, - skein
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Tthe skein] may be of any specified length and is usually obtained by winding a definite number of turns on a reel under prescribed conditions. The circumference of the reel on which yarn is wound is usually 114 to 152 cm (45 to 60 in). 3, record 5, English, - skein
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écheveau
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9cheveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brins continus de fil ou de câble se présentant sous la forme d'un rouleau déformé. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9cheveau
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'écheveau peut] être de différentes longueurs et s'obtient généralement en roulant un nombre défini de tours sur une bobine dans des conditions prédéterminées. La circonférence de la bobine sur laquelle est enroulé le fil mesure normalement entre 114 et 152 cm (45 à 60 po). 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9cheveau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- loose
1, record 6, English, loose
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Loose: not pressed close together: cloth with a loose weave. 2, record 6, English, - loose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sliver : in yarn production, loose, soft, untwisted ropelike strand of textile fibre having a roughly uniform thickness. 3, record 6, English, - loose
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lâche
1, record 6, French, l%C3%A2che
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissu lâche, dont la trame n'est pas assez battue ou la chaîne pas assez serrée. 2, record 6, French, - l%C3%A2che
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- yarn
1, record 7, English, yarn
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term covering specific types of textile structures, with or without twist, made of staple fibres or filaments. 2, record 7, English, - yarn
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Structures without twist include multifilament, strand, sliver, roving(assembled or direct), no-twist roving, and spun roving. Structures with twist include single yarn, folded yarn, cabled yarn, multiple wound yarn, and fancy yarn. 2, record 7, English, - yarn
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yarn: term and definition standardized by ISO and AFNOR. 3, record 7, English, - yarn
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fil
1, record 7, French, fil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme général englobant tous les types particuliers de structures textiles, avec ou sans torsion, fabriqués avec des fibres discontinues ou des filaments. 2, record 7, French, - fil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les structures sans torsion comprennent les multifilaments, les fils de base, les rubans, les stratifils (assemblés ou directs), les stratifils «torsion zéro» et les stratifils bouclés. Les structures avec torsion comprennent les fils simples, les fils retors, les fils câblés, les fils assemblés et les fils fantaisie. 2, record 7, French, - fil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fil : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - fil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- hilo
1, record 7, Spanish, hilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-10-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Ropemaking
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rope core
1, record 8, English, rope%20core
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fiber core (FC) is made of either natural fibers or polypropylene and offers greater elasticity than the wire rope core. 1, record 8, English, - rope%20core
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
core : A textile product(yarn strand small diameter rope etc.) placed generally along the axis of the rope and serving as a support for the strands. 2, record 8, English, - rope%20core
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Corderie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- âme du cordage
1, record 8, French, %C3%A2me%20du%20cordage
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- âme de la corde 1, record 8, French, %C3%A2me%20de%20la%20corde
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des cordes d'alpinisme actuelles sont tressées comportant une âme composée de fibres libres et une gaine superficielle qui la protège lui conférant les caractéristiques de tenue en main et de souplesse. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A2me%20du%20cordage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rogue's yarn
1, record 9, English, rogue%27s%20yarn
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- rogue yarn 2, record 9, English, rogue%20yarn
correct
- identification thread 3, record 9, English, identification%20thread
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
rogue's yarn : A yarn of distinctive color, material, or twist, laid in a strand or strands of a rope to identify the owner of the maker. Also called identification thread. 1, record 9, English, - rogue%27s%20yarn
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fil d'identification
1, record 9, French, fil%20d%27identification
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-10-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cotton Industry
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cotton sliver
1, record 10, English, cotton%20sliver
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sliver. A continuous strand of loosely assembled fibers without twist. Sliver is delivered by the card... The production of sliver is the first step in the textile operation that brings staple fiber into a form that can be drawn... and eventually twisted into a spun yarn. 2, record 10, English, - cotton%20sliver
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sliver consists of a continuous rope of parallel fibers of cotton, wool, rayon, or some other material, with no twist applied. 3, record 10, English, - cotton%20sliver
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ruban de coton
1, record 10, French, ruban%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- ruban en coton 1, record 10, French, ruban%20en%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ruban. Fil continu de fibres légèrement liées les unes aux autres sans torsion. La production de rubans représente la première étape dans l'opération textile qui transforme les fibres discontinues de façon qu'elles puissent être étirées et éventuellement tordues en un filé de fibres. 2, record 10, French, - ruban%20de%20coton
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-04-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 11, English, turn
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance paralled to the axis of a yarn or rope in which a strand makes one complete spiral. 2, record 11, English, - turn
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yarn twist... is the twist in the yarn which helps the fibres to hang together and the important factor is the angle of twist...However, it is more convenient to refer to the twist in turns per inch. 3, record 11, English, - turn
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tour
1, record 11, French, tour
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Torsion d'un fil (Yarn twist). État d'un fil caractérisé par le sens de torsion et le nombre de tours par mètre. 2, record 11, French, - tour
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La torsion d'un fil est caractérisée par le sens de torsion et le nombre de tours par mètre. 3, record 11, French, - tour
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-04-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Embroidery Notions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- crewel yarn
1, record 12, English, crewel%20yarn
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a fine 2-ply wool(also some acrylic), resembles one strand of Persian yarn. For fine embroidery and needlepoint. Many soft, subtle colors. 1, record 12, English, - crewel%20yarn
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- laine à broder
1, record 12, French, laine%20%C3%A0%20broder
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Laine mince à deux brins. Pour les broderies très fines et la tapisserie à l'aiguille. Nombreux tons pastel. 1, record 12, French, - laine%20%C3%A0%20broder
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-09-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- core spun 1, record 13, English, core%20spun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thread poly/cotton core spun size 50. 1, record 13, English, - core%20spun
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Core yarn :Yarn having central strand around which other fibers are twisted. 2, record 13, English, - core%20spun
Record 13, Key term(s)
- core yarn
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- filé à âme
1, record 13, French, fil%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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