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HARD TWIST [8 records]

Record 1 2022-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A yarn that has been given a high number of turns per inch during spinning.

CONT

Open-mesh canvas is used for embroidery; made of hard-twisted yarn, the cloth is very durable ...

CONT

A hard twist yarn has been turned to a great enough degree in the spinning process that it is compact and strong. It is often used for the warp yarns in a fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
CONT

Le fil à forte torsion 100 % laine confère au tissu une très bonne résistance et le rend très peu sujet au froissage.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
DEF

An athlete specialized in downhill racing.

CONT

Alpine skis... should have a somewhat soft camber... If it is excessively soft, the downhill skier may experience unwanted torsion-the ski can twist or even slide off the heel of the boot-when going into a hard turn.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
DEF

Athlète spécialisé dans la compétition de descente en ski alpin.

CONT

Le combiné permet de récompenser les skieurs complets, possédant à la fois des qualités de descendeurs et de slalomeurs.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • By-Products (Textile Industries)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

Textile waste from processes prior to spinning that is usually reworkable.

CONT

There are two classes of waste, known as ’hard’ and 'soft, ’and their treatment differs according to the class. Hard waste is essentially that from spinning frames, reeling and winding machines and all other waste of a thready nature. Soft waste comes from earlier processes where the fibres have relatively little twist and are neither felted nor compacted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sous-produits (Industries du textile)
  • Filature (Textiles)
OBS

déchets : terme inusité au singulier.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • By-Products (Textile Industries)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

Textile waste rejected during manufacturing processes after spinning and consisting [typically] of twisted yarns.

CONT

There are two classes of waste, known as ’hard’ and 'soft, ’and their treatment differs according to the class. Hard waste is essentially that from spinning frames, reeling and winding machines and all other waste of a thready nature. Soft waste comes from earlier processes where the fibres have relatively little twist and are neither felted nor compacted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sous-produits (Industries du textile)
  • Filature (Textiles)
OBS

déchets : terme inusité au singulier.

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

Hard Twist Cut Pile uses highly twisted yarns where the high levels of twist have been set in position rather like a permanent wave to produce a distinctive appearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Filature (Textiles)

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

Hard twist : A term usually applied to spun yarn, to describe a yarn with a high number of turns of twist per unit length.

CONT

High quality hardwearing... hard twist(carpet) yarn... with a fluorocarbon finish to resist stains and reduce soiling.

CONT

Crepe-A lightweight fabric characterized by a crinkling surface obtained by the use of :(1) hard-twist filling yarns,(2) chemical treatment,(3) crepe weaves, and(4) embossing.

CONT

Crepes ... They all have a pebbled, rough feel and appearance. Yarns have a high twist in the filling or the warp or both.

Key term(s)
  • hardtwist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
CONT

Organsin très fin, ayant reçu une très forte torsion. [...] Boyau de chat : Toile pour la broderie. Toile aérée fabriquée avec du filé de lin à forte torsion [...] Lambsdown : Tissu de bonneterie [...]. L'endroit est recouvert d'une toison épaisse spongieuse donnée par des filés de laine cardée à torsion lâche. L'envers est fait avec du coton à forte torsion.

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

Flat Crepe. Also called French Crepe or Lingerie Crepe... It is the flattest of all the crepes with only a very slight pebbled or crepe effect hard twist alternating 25 x 22 in filling; warp has ordinary twist. It is very soft and pliable, which makes it good for draping. It is very light weight-2 times as many ends as picks. It may be white, coloured, or printed. Most of it launders well. Uses : Accessories, blouses, dress goods, negligees, pyjamas and other pieces of lingerie and linings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

crêpe lingerie : Crêpe de Chine brillant, léger et serré.

CONT

Le crêpe lingerie : Sert pour la fabrication de lingerie féminine.

Spanish

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