TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

TWIST PER INCH [8 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2005-08-15

English

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

A yarn term describing the number of turns per unit length and direction of twist of either the singles or plies around their axes.

OBS

Twist direction is either called Z or S-twist.

OBS

Twist is expressed as turns per inch(tpi), turns per meter(tpm), or turns per centimeter(tpcm).

OBS

twist: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Terme utilisé en filature pour signifier le nombre de tours par unité de longueur ainsi que le sens de la torsion des fils simples ou des brins autour de leur axe.

OBS

Le sens de la torsion est appelé Z ou S.

OBS

torsion : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
DEF

Número de vueltas por metro que dan las fibras torcidas en el hilo.

Save record 1

Record 2 2001-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
CONT

Yarn testing by ballistic strength tester. Measurement of twist to find out breaking strength of yarn and fabric by ballistic tester to determine twist per inch in yarn by twist tester.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
CONT

Textiles. - Essais des tissus. - Détermination de la résistance au déchirement en force vive. - Déchirure amorcée (mouton pendulaire de faible capacité).

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 2001-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
OBS

Textile testing... Yarn testing by ballistic strength tester. Measurement of twist to find out breaking strength of yarn and fabric by ballistic tester to determine twist per inch in yarn by twist tester.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)

Spanish

Save record 3

Record 4 2000-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

a hard-twist yarn produced either with a higher number of twists per inch than ordinary yarn or with alternate "S" and "Z" twists. In the "S" twist the twist of the yarn resembles the centre part of the letter "S"; in the "Z" twist the resemblance is to the centre part of the letter "Z"; these are sometimes referred to as left-hand and right-hand twists.

Key term(s)
  • hard twisted organzine
  • hardtwisted organzine

French

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

Organsin : Fil de soie torse, destiné à former la chaîne [et parfois la trame] des étoffes.

Key term(s)
  • organsin à haute torsion
  • organsin à forte torsion

Spanish

Save record 4

Record 5 2000-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
DEF

Analysis of fabric. Such a description of a sample of weaving, which would enable a weaver to produce a fabric identical with the sample. In analysis the following data must be found : 1. Yarn, or yarns used. Their composition, colour, twist, count of yarn. 2. Count of cloth. Number of threads per inch warp and weft. 3. Weave and pattern if any. 4. Finishing.

CONT

Fabric analysis: Construction; Weave Diagram; Weight/Yield; Fabric Type.

Key term(s)
  • analysis of fabrics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)

Spanish

Save record 5

Record 6 1992-04-01

English

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

The distance paralled to the axis of a yarn or rope in which a strand makes one complete spiral.

CONT

Yarn twist... is the twist in the yarn which helps the fibres to hang together and the important factor is the angle of twist... However, it is more convenient to refer to the twist in turns per inch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
CONT

Torsion d'un fil (Yarn twist). État d'un fil caractérisé par le sens de torsion et le nombre de tours par mètre.

CONT

La torsion d'un fil est caractérisée par le sens de torsion et le nombre de tours par mètre.

Spanish

Save record 6

Record 7 1990-02-16

English

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

Yarn twist... is the twist in the yarn which helps the fibres to hang together and the important factor is the angle of twist. This is the angle which the fibres make with the long axis of the yarn. However, it is more convenient to refer to the twist in turns per inch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Etat d'un fil caractérisé par le sens de torsion et le nombre de tours par mètre.

Spanish

Save record 7

Record 8 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

Save record 8

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: