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ENKA [3 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

Enka viscose yarn in weaving is ideally suited for weaving fabrics for use in the clothing sector. Fabrics woven with continuous Enka viscose yarns exhibit elevated wicking capabilities, breathability, and comfort... Enka viscose is a continuous filament yarn for linings and women's wear... Enka viscose yarns : rayon viscose yarn.

CONT

Viscose : made from the wood pulp of coniferous trees, has enjoyed a long run of popularity. Silk-like properties, improved washability, crease-resist treatments and spinning technologies that create fine yarns. Brand names include Enka Viscose, Viloft and Danufil.

CONT

Best Shan fancy yarn is a high quality fancy yarn manufacturer who produces feather yarn, kid mohair yarn, loop yarn... and some special fancy yarns which blend with micro-tactel/diabolo, Enka Viscose... All of these yarns are applicable for hand knitting.

OBS

Enka viscose® : general registered trademark of American Enka and German Enka.

Key term(s)
  • Enka Viscose
  • Enka viscose
  • Enka-viscose

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
CONT

Viscose : Fibre cellulosique artificielle [...] Elle est fabriquée artificiellement à partir de cellulose, « régénérée » au dernier stade de la fabrication [...] D'une structure homogène, cette fibre se comporte de la même façon que les fibres naturelles cellulosiques. [...] D'une bonne résistance à l'usure par abrasion et à la lumière, d'un entretien facile et d'une grande facilité de teinture, cette fibre résiste aux mites [...] elle ne se feutre pas et donne du tombant au tissu. [...] Quelques marques : Enka Viscose , Sacrille, Viloft, Fibro, Danufil, Viscofil.

OBS

La fibre et le fil Enka viscose sont à base de viscose. Cette fibre et ce fil sont utilisés pour l'isolation, les vêtements de protection, les stores, les tapis, la brosserie, la corderie, les renforts, etc.

OBS

Enka viscose : marque de commerce appartenant à la multinationale allemande Enka et aussi à l'American Enka.

Key term(s)
  • Enka viscose

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A high performance polyethylene fiber 15 times stronger than steel.

OBS

Examples of use include ropes and bulletproof vests. It’s appearance is very similar to nylon.

CONT

Dyneema™ : A trademark of Akzo/Enka(France).

Key term(s)
  • Dyneema

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

Fibre polyéthylène de différents types entrant dans la fabrication de raquettes de tennis, gilets de protection, cordages de bateaux, gants contre les coupures, etc.

OBS

DyneemaMC : Marque de commerce de la société Akzo/Enka (France).

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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