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SURFACE EFFECT [2 records]

Record 1 2001-12-03

English

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

An energetic mode ... Key points: surfaces and relief effects blends of wool/cotton/silk with viscose and metallic synthetic yarns with appropriate finishes.

French

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

Une mode énergique [...] Points forts : des effets de surfaces et de reliefs des ennoblissements et mélanges en laine/coton/soie avec viscose et fils synthétiques métalliques.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-02-04

English

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

Calender. A machine used in finishing to impart a variety of surface effects to fabrics.

French

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

Calandré. Se dit d'un support textile ayant subi un traitement sous forte pression. Tissu : ce traitement se fait plus souvent à chaud, entre des cylindres pour obtenir un effet de surfaçage tels que tissu glacé, chintz, gaufrage, etc.

Spanish

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