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HOLLOW-CORE CONSTRUCTION [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-04

English

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

A soft, hollow-core polyester fiber with a cottony feel ...

OBS

With a hollow-core construction similar to polar bear fur hairs, [these] fibres trap warm insulating air. Because [they] are micro-sized(1/6 the diameter of human hair) and have convoluted surfaces, they efficiently transport perspiration away from the body.

OBS

[Thermax is] used in underwear and active wear for its insulating properties.

OBS

Thermax®: A trademark of Du Pont De Nemours (USA).

Key term(s)
  • Thermax

French

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

Possédant une section creuse qui imite le poil de l'ours polaire, [les] fibres [Thermax] sont isolantes parce qu'elles conservent la chaleur. Comme elles sont six fois plus fines qu'un cheveu et qu'elles forment d'innombrables spires, elles facilitent l'évaporation de la transpiration et gardent le corps bien au sec.

OBS

Fibre polyester.

OBS

[Thermax est une marque] déposée [...]. Cette fibre est maintenant remplacée par le Thermastat.

OBS

Thermax® : Marque de commerce de la société Du Pont De Nemours (USA).

Key term(s)
  • Thermax

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Products
  • Reconstituted-Wood Products
DEF

A panel construction with facings of plywood, hardboard, or similar material bonded to a framed core of wood lattice, paperboard rings, or the like, which supports the facings at suitable intervals.

Key term(s)
  • honeycomb-core construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits du bois
  • Bois reconstitués
DEF

Panneau qui entre notamment dans la fabrication des portes unies dont le centre est formé d'une structure alvéolaire à base de bois ou de papier kraft.

Spanish

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