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FASTNESS WASHING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colourfastness to washing
1, record 1, English, colourfastness%20to%20washing
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- colour fastness to washing 2, record 1, English, colour%20fastness%20to%20washing
correct
- colour fastness to wash 2, record 1, English, colour%20fastness%20to%20wash
correct
- color fastness to washing 3, record 1, English, color%20fastness%20to%20washing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This method contains four accelerated tests for determining the colourfastness to washing of textile fabrics, threads and yarn. 4, record 1, English, - colourfastness%20to%20washing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colourfastness to washing: designation standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). 5, record 1, English, - colourfastness%20to%20washing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- colour-fastness to wash
- colour washfastness
- color washfastness
- colorfastness to wash
- color fastness to wash
- colorfastness to washing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- solidité de la couleur au lavage
1, record 1, French, solidit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couleur%20au%20lavage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présente méthode comprend quatre essais de vieillissement accéléré pour déterminer la solidité de la couleur au lavage des textiles, fils et filés. 2, record 1, French, - solidit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couleur%20au%20lavage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solidité de la couleur au lavage : désignation normalisée par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC). 3, record 1, French, - solidit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20couleur%20au%20lavage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fastness to washing 1, record 2, English, fastness%20to%20washing
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the usual method for determining fastness to washing is to wash and then iron under a white cloth a sample of the fabric while it is still wet. If the dye bleeds on the cloth, the color cannot be considered fast. 1, record 2, English, - fastness%20to%20washing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- solidité au lavage
1, record 2, French, solidit%C3%A9%20au%20lavage
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[solidité :] degré de résistance d'une teinture ou d'une impression à divers agents physiques ou chimiques. 2, record 2, French, - solidit%C3%A9%20au%20lavage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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