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FASTNESS STEAMING [1 record]

Record 1 1975-03-11

English

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

to test for fastness to steaming, place a sample between the folds of a white cloth, and steam it over a teakettle. If the color is fast, it should be unchanged, and no dye will show on the white cloth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
OBS

[solidité :] degré de résistance d'une teinture ou d'une impression à divers agents physiques ou chimiques.

Spanish

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