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BI-SHRINKAGE YARN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bi-shrinkage yarn
1, record 1, English, bi%2Dshrinkage%20yarn
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Yarn obtained by a process in which two groups of filaments with different shrinkage properties are combined, the crimp being completely or partially developed; in the latter case the development is realized with a subsequent treatment, usually a heat treatment. 1, record 1, English, - bi%2Dshrinkage%20yarn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bi-shrinkage yarn: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - bi%2Dshrinkage%20yarn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil à filaments à retrait différentiel
1, record 1, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20filaments%20%C3%A0%20retrait%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil obtenu par un procédé qui réunit deux groupes de filaments ayant des propriétés de retrait différentes, la frisure pouvant être totalement ou partiellement révélée; dans ce dernier cas, la révélation est réalisée par un traitement subséquent, généralement un traitement thermique. 1, record 1, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20filaments%20%C3%A0%20retrait%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fil à filaments à retrait différentiel : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20filaments%20%C3%A0%20retrait%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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