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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

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

Combed yarn. A tightly twisted long fibered yarn made smooth and compact by a combing process which has removed all short fibers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Filature (Textiles)
CONT

Seules certaines matières naturelles (coton, laine, lin, chanvre, ramie) sont susceptibles d'être peignées et, parmi elles, seules celles possédant des fibres longues car le peignage élimine les fibres courtes. Les fils peignés sont plus réguliers, plus lisses et plus résistants que les fils provenant de matières cardées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
  • Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
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