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POLYESTER THREAD [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- invisible thread
1, record 1, English, invisible%20thread
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monofilament thread 2, record 1, English, monofilament%20thread
correct
- monofilament 3, record 1, English, monofilament
correct, noun
- single filament thread 3, record 1, English, single%20filament%20thread
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several thread suppliers sell spools of monofilament thread, which is very fine and comes in either nylon or polyester. Many quilters prefer polyester monofilament thread because it doesn’t stretch as much as the nylon, and therefore isn’t as likely to tangle. In addition, nylon thread doesn’t do well in heat and it may discolor over time. Still, other quilters choose nylon [invisible] thread for its performance and say it looks the most like hand quilting. 4, record 1, English, - invisible%20thread
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thread: Although this designation only technically applies to yarns produced for sewing or other needlework, it is often used to designate knitting and weaving yarn. 5, record 1, English, - invisible%20thread
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mono-filament thread
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil invisible
1, record 1, French, fil%20invisible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fil monofilament 2, record 1, French, fil%20monofilament
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ce] fil invisible est un fil à coudre [qui est] 100% [à] monofilament [de nylon]. Il est ultra résistant, non déformable et imputrescible. Ses deux nuances, claire et fumée, rendent ce fil quasiment invisible. Le fil invisible est utilisé dans de nombreux métiers à tisser. 3, record 1, French, - fil%20invisible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- synthetic thread
1, record 2, English, synthetic%20thread
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nylon threads are synthetic threads(polyester threads are synthetic as well) often used in the form of a monofilament clear thread or as a textured fuzzy(woolly-like) thread. 1, record 2, English, - synthetic%20thread
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fil synthétique
1, record 2, French, fil%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fils synthétiques sont obtenus par extrusion d'un polymère fondu injecté à travers les très petits orifices d'une plaque métallique, ou filière. 1, record 2, French, - fil%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cotton-wrapped polyester thread
1, record 3, English, cotton%2Dwrapped%20polyester%20thread
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cotton-covered polyester core thread 2, record 3, English, cotton%2Dcovered%20polyester%20core%20thread
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An all-purpose weight(approximately size 50) for hand and machine sewing on knits or wovens, of synthetic or natural fibers, or blends. Polyester core gives this thread strength and elasticity; cotton wrapping, a tough, heat-resistant surface. 1, record 3, English, - cotton%2Dwrapped%20polyester%20thread
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fil de polyester enrobé de coton
1, record 3, French, fil%20de%20polyester%20enrob%C3%A9%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil tout usage (n° 50) pour coudre à la machine et à la main tricots et tissus tissés de fibres naturelles ou synthétiques ou de mélanges. Le cœur, de polyester, dote le fil de résistance et d'élasticité; l'enveloppe de coton, d'une surface solide et ignifuge. 1, record 3, French, - fil%20de%20polyester%20enrob%C3%A9%20de%20coton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- core
1, record 4, English, core
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a twisted yarn in that the core yarn does not twist with the yarn that is wrapped around it; the surrounding yarn could be unwrapped and the core yarn would remain intact... Core-spun yarns... consist of a core(usually a monofilament or multifilament yarn), around which fibers(not yarns) are wrapped. A common example is a spandex filament core with a wrapping of cotton fibers... it is sometimes difficult... to distinguish fibers wrapped around a core from yarn wrapped around a core... Metalized strip, consisting of a core of metal foil or of plastic(often polyester) film coated with metal dust... decorative metalized yarns and braids, with outer wrap of metalized strip/yarn, and inner core of some other material... Core of rubber thread, outer covering of braided metalized strip/yarn... Core of rubber thread, outer covering of gimped metalized strip/yarn(i. e., metalized strip/yarn is wrapped, not braided, around the rubber core). If the item is twisted or braided around a core, describe the core material. 2, record 4, English, - core
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- âme
1, record 4, French, %C3%A2me
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guipage. L'opération de guipage consiste à recouvrir un fil auquel on a donné le nom d'«âme» par un fil ou filé de toute sorte, l'enrobant. Ce recouvrement peut être effectué de deux façons : - par une succession de couches de fil enroulées en spirales autour d'un fil d'âme; - par une succession de mailles formées par un fil ou un filé, empilées les unes sur les autres à l'intérieur desquelles se place le fil d'âme. [...] On peut différencier deux types de fils [...] : a) le fil en âme, b) la fibre en âme. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A2me
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-05-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high pressure fire hose
1, record 5, English, high%20pressure%20fire%20hose
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- high pressure hose 2, record 5, English, high%20pressure%20hose
- high-pressure hose 3, record 5, English, high%2Dpressure%20hose
correct
- high-pressure fire hose 2, record 5, English, high%2Dpressure%20fire%20hose
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ECONOFLO 625-Spec 2400. A versatile multi-purpose high pressure fire hose made with 100% virgin polyester and lightweight, high strength DESMOPAN lining. Coupled with brass ferrule type couplings, garden hose thread. Designed for use in fighting forest fires. 4, record 5, English, - high%20pressure%20fire%20hose
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tuyau à haute pression
1, record 5, French, tuyau%20%C3%A0%20haute%20pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tuyau d'incendie à haute pression 2, record 5, French, tuyau%20d%27incendie%20%C3%A0%20haute%20pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- manguera de alta presión
1, record 5, Spanish, manguera%20de%20alta%20presi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-10-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lightweight knit
1, record 6, English, lightweight%20knit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- light-weight knit 2, record 6, English, light%2Dweight%20knit
correct
- light weight knit 2, record 6, English, light%20weight%20knit
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
-Raschel knits : a novelty knit recognized by lacy, stable construction. Lightweight single knits...-Thread : For lightweight knits use extra fine polyester, or polyester/cotton thread;... On lightweight knits, press the seam allowances to one side and topstitch close to the seamline through all layers... Many lightweight knits are machine washable and dryable. 1, record 6, English, - lightweight%20knit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tricot léger
1, record 6, French, tricot%20l%C3%A9ger
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Cotton-Covered or Polyester-Covered Polyester Thread
1, record 7, English, Cotton%2DCovered%20or%20Polyester%2DCovered%20Polyester%20Thread
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-4.131-93 1, record 7, English, - Cotton%2DCovered%20or%20Polyester%2DCovered%20Polyester%20Thread
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fil polyester guipé de coton ou de polyester
1, record 7, French, Fil%20polyester%20guip%C3%A9%20de%20coton%20ou%20de%20polyester
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-4.131-93 1, record 7, French, - Fil%20polyester%20guip%C3%A9%20de%20coton%20ou%20de%20polyester
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-02-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Polyester Staple Thread
1, record 8, English, Polyester%20Staple%20Thread
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-4.139-94 1, record 8, English, - Polyester%20Staple%20Thread
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Fil en fibres de polyester
1, record 8, French, Fil%20en%20fibres%20de%20polyester
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-4.139-94 1, record 8, French, - Fil%20en%20fibres%20de%20polyester
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Polyester Thread(Continuous Multifilament)
1, record 9, English, Polyester%20Thread%28Continuous%20Multifilament%29
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: 4-GP-97Ma, 1990 1, record 9, English, - Polyester%20Thread%28Continuous%20Multifilament%29
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Fil de polyester (multifilaments continus)
1, record 9, French, Fil%20de%20polyester%20%28multifilaments%20continus%29
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : 4-GP-97Ma, 1990 1, record 9, French, - Fil%20de%20polyester%20%28multifilaments%20continus%29
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cotton-covered polyester thread
1, record 10, English, cotton%2Dcovered%20polyester%20thread
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fil en polyester guipé de coton
1, record 10, French, fil%20en%20polyester%20guip%C3%A9%20de%20coton
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure d'un fil guipé comprend: - un fil intérieur appelé "âme", - un fil extérieur ou "enroulant". 2, record 10, French, - fil%20en%20polyester%20guip%C3%A9%20de%20coton
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- polyester thread
1, record 11, English, polyester%20thread
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An all-purpose weight ... suitable for hand and machine sewing on most fabrics, but particularly recommended for woven synthetics, also for knits and other stretch fabrics of any fiber. Most polyester threads have a wax or silicone finish to help them slip through fabric with a minimum of friction. 1, record 11, English, - polyester%20thread
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fil de polyester
1, record 11, French, fil%20de%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil tout usage [...] pour coudre à la main ou à la machine la plupart des tissus, mais plus spécialement recommandé pour les tissus synthétiques, les tricots et autres tissus extensibles. La plupart des fils de polyester sont recouverts d'un fini à la cire ou à la silicone, grâce auquel ils glissent aisément dans le tissu. 1, record 11, French, - fil%20de%20polyester
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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