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POLYPROPYLENE FIBER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polypropylene fibre
1, record 1, English, polypropylene%20fibre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polypropylene fiber 2, record 1, English, polypropylene%20fiber
correct
- PP fiber 3, record 1, English, PP%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manmade olefin fiber made from polymers or copolymers of propylene (a petroleum derivative; C3H6) and ... produced via meltspinning. 3, record 1, English, - polypropylene%20fibre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Due to its high resistance to mechanical abuse and chemical attack, PP fibers often are used in geotextiles, carpet, automotive, upholstery, filtration, protective clothing, and industrial applications. 3, record 1, English, - polypropylene%20fibre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre de polypropylène
1, record 1, French, fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre chimique synthétique obtenue par polymérisation, formée de macromolécules linéaires saturées d'hydrocarbures aliphatiques dont un carbone sur deux porte une ramification méthyle en disposition isotactique et sans substitutions ultérieures. 1, record 1, French, - fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fibre de polypropylène est une fibre d'oléfine fabriquée à partir de polymères et de copolymères de propylène. La fibre de polypropylène est obtenue par le filage en fusion du polymère. De minime densité, elle peut flotter. C'est une fibre très résistante et est utilisée dans de nombreuses applications textiles (tissus à velours, tissus méchés, sous-vêtements, vêtements de sport, tapis, etc.). Elle est aussi employée dans le domaine industriel (film pour emballage, tissu pour filtres, vêtements de protection, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fatigue clothes
1, record 2, English, fatigue%20clothes
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PP(polypropylene) fiber used for clothes... It shows far more advanced functionalities especially when blended with natural fibers. Lining materials for various sports wears, ski wears, fatigue clothes, undergarments, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves. 1, record 2, English, - fatigue%20clothes
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vêtements d'exercice
1, record 2, French, v%C3%AAtements%20d%27exercice
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test Pre-Fit comprend une présélection et trois éléments de performance. Les candidats doivent porter des chaussures de course et des vêtements d'exercice lors de la réalisation des éléments de performance. 1, record 2, French, - v%C3%AAtements%20d%27exercice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Ropemaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rope core
1, record 3, English, rope%20core
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rope%20core
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rope%20core
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Corderie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- âme du cordage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A2me%20du%20cordage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- âme de la corde 1, record 3, French, %C3%A2me%20de%20la%20corde
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - %C3%A2me%20du%20cordage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polyolefin fiber
1, record 4, English, polyolefin%20fiber
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- polyolefin fiber 1, record 4, English, polyolefin%20fiber
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fiber produced from a polymerized olefin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene. 1, record 4, English, - polyolefin%20fiber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fine denier polyolefin fibers for apparel. 2, record 4, English, - polyolefin%20fiber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fibre de polyoléfine
1, record 4, French, fibre%20de%20polyol%C3%A9fine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- olefin polypropylene staple fiber
1, record 5, English, olefin%20polypropylene%20staple%20fiber
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- olefin polypropylene staple fibre 2, record 5, English, olefin%20polypropylene%20staple%20fibre
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fibres courtes oléfine de polypropylène
1, record 5, French, fibres%20courtes%20ol%C3%A9fine%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent donné par le Centre des technologies textiles de Montréal. 1, record 5, French, - fibres%20courtes%20ol%C3%A9fine%20de%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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