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Record 1 1996-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
  • Drawing
CONT

Flocking: A method of cloth ornamentation in which adhesive is printed or coated on a fabric, and finely chopped fibers are applied all over by means of dusting, air-blasting, or electrostatic attraction.

Key term(s)
  • air blasting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Techniques industrielles
  • Dessin
OBS

Flocage : Technique d'ornementation d'étoffe par laquelle un adhésif est appliqué sur l'étoffe entière. Des fibres courtes sont projetées sur le support par saupoudrage, par air forcé ou par attraction électrostatique.

Spanish

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