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IMPERMEABLE VAPEUR EAU [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- membrane distillation
1, record 1, English, membrane%20distillation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MD 2, record 1, English, MD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Membrane distillation (MD) is a thermally-driven separation process, in which only vapour molecules transfer through a microporous hydrophobic membrane. The driving force in the MD process is the vapour pressure difference induced by the temperature difference across the hydrophobic membrane. This process has various applications, such as desalination, wastewater treatment and in the food industry. 3, record 1, English, - membrane%20distillation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distillation membranaire
1, record 1, French, distillation%20membranaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DM 1, record 1, French, DM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- distillation sur membrane 2, record 1, French, distillation%20sur%20membrane
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distillation membranaire est un procédé thermique utilisant une membrane hydrophobe, imperméable à l'eau liquide, pour distiller l'eau salée. Une source de chaleur est nécessaire pour chauffer l'eau à une température de 70-900 °C. Lors du chauffage de l'eau salée à la surface de la membrane, la nature hydrophobe de la membrane laisse la vapeur d’eau traverser grâce à la température élevée, mais le liquide salé ne peut pas pénétrer. La vapeur d’eau qui s’accumule de l'autre côté de la membrane est ensuite condensée par différents procédés possibles pour fournir l'eau distillée nécessaire. 3, record 1, French, - distillation%20membranaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento del agua
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- destilación por membranas
1, record 1, Spanish, destilaci%C3%B3n%20por%20membranas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La destilación por membranas es un proceso de evaporación en el que el vapor de agua, impulsado por una diferencia en la presión de vapor, penetra a través de una membrana hidrófoba, separándose así de la fase líquida que contiene las sales disueltas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - destilaci%C3%B3n%20por%20membranas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poromeric
1, record 2, English, poromeric
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having properties similar to leather, essentially waterproof, but capable of transmitting water vapour to some practical degree. 2, record 2, English, - poromeric
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poromeric: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - poromeric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poromérique
1, record 2, French, porom%C3%A9rique
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poromère 2, record 2, French, porom%C3%A8re
adjective
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui a des propriétés semblables à celles du cuir, pratiquement imperméable, mais capable de se laisser traverser, dans une certaine mesure, par la vapeur d’eau. 1, record 2, French, - porom%C3%A9rique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poromérique : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 3, record 2, French, - porom%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Tejidos sintéticos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- poromérico
1, record 2, Spanish, porom%C3%A9rico
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que tiene propiedades similares al cuero, esencialmente impermeabilidad, pero que puede transmitir vapor de agua en cierto grado práctico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - porom%C3%A9rico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Technical Textiles
- Nonwoven Textiles
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Membra-Tect™
1, record 3, English, Membra%2DTect%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nonwoven combination, incorporating a highly breathable polyurethane membrane layer, rainproof, permeable to water vapour, tear resistant. 1, record 3, English, - Membra%2DTect%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Membra-Tect™: A trademark of Tachi-Kawakami Laboratory. 2, record 3, English, - Membra%2DTect%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Membra-Tect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles techniques
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Membra-Tect
1, record 3, French, Membra%2DTect
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non tissé incorporant une couche en membrane polyuréthanne spécial respirant, imperméable, perméable à la vapeur d’eau, résistant à la déchirure. 1, record 3, French, - Membra%2DTect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Membra-TectMC : Marque de commerce de la société Tachi-Kawakami Laboratory. 2, record 3, French, - Membra%2DTect
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gamex Micro®
1, record 4, English, Gamex%20Micro%C2%AE
trademark, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gamex Micro®: A registered trademark of Eschler (Switzerland). 2, record 4, English, - Gamex%20Micro%C2%AE
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Gamex Micro
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Gamex Micro®
1, record 4, French, Gamex%20Micro%C2%AE
trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Marque de commerce d’un] jersey en microfibres polyester légèrement imperméable, étanche au vent et perméable à la vapeur d’eau et à l'air. 1, record 4, French, - Gamex%20Micro%C2%AE
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gamex Micro® : Marque déposée par Eschler (Suisse). 1, record 4, French, - Gamex%20Micro%C2%AE
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Gamex Micro
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- breathability
1, record 5, English, breathability
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a fabric or membrane to permit air vapor passage through its structure thus allowing for example sweat vapors to escape from the inside of the fabric. 2, record 5, English, - breathability
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- respirabilité
1, record 5, French, respirabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pouvoir respirant 2, record 5, French, pouvoir%20respirant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d’un tissu à évacuer la vapeur d’eau de la transpiration tout en restant imperméable à l'eau. 3, record 5, French, - respirabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doubletex a déclaré que plusieurs critères servent pour définir les tissus confort, y compris le pouvoir respirant et la perméabilité, et a soutenu que l’enduit ou la finition confère parfois de telles caractéristiques au tissu. 4, record 5, French, - respirabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un corps actif produit des vapeurs d’humidité et notre peau respire cette humidité en tentant naturellement de refroidir sa température. Ce procédé de «transmission de vapeur» est nécessaire pour le tissu afin de maximiser le confort corporel en permettant à l’utilisateur de demeurer au sec lors de la performance de ses activités. 5, record 5, French, - respirabilit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Building Ventilation
- Materials Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- breathable
1, record 6, English, breathable
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- breathing 2, record 6, English, breathing
correct, adjective
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Breatheable: of a fabric, etc., allowing air to pass through. 3, record 6, English, - breathable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophilic polyurethane which transmits vapour by molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof Witcoflex Superdry ... offers an improved breathability combining high moisture vapour permeability with a soft handle. 1, record 6, English, - breathable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Supported by calculations and field data, it is concluded that IAQ [Indoor Air Quality] can be greatly improved by using a holistic approach to building design. Breathing walls made of vapour permeable and highly hygroscopic materials, such as Durisol and strawbales, can enhance IAQ when used in conjunction with other strategies. 4, record 6, English, - breathable
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Génie des matériaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- respirant
1, record 6, French, respirant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- perméable à l'air 2, record 6, French, perm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une paroi ou un revêtement qui ne font pas obstacle à la migration de la vapeur d’eau, et donc aux échanges hygroscopiques entre deux milieux distincts (échanges indispensables entre l’intérieur et l’extérieur d’un bâtiment). 3, record 6, French, - respirant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex [...] composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant. [...] le Witcoflex Superdry possède un fort pouvoir respirant, c'est-à-dire une perméabilité élevée à la vapeur d’eau associée à un toucher doux. 4, record 6, French, - respirant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bottom 1, record 7, English, bottom
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shell material [of the combat jacket] is not completely waterproof, the waterproof MVP [moisture vapour permeable] interlining will keep moisture away from the body and any accumulation of water will drain through the drainage holes along the bottom of the jacket. 1, record 7, English, - bottom
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- partie inférieure
1, record 7, French, partie%20inf%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si ce matériau n’ est pas complètement imperméable, l'entredoublure PVE [perméable à la vapeur d’eau] imperméable permet à l'utilisateur de rester au sec. Toute accumulation d’eau s’écoulera par les trous d’écoulement situés le long de la partie inférieure de la veste [de combat]. 1, record 7, French, - partie%20inf%C3%A9rieure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- roof insulation
1, record 8, English, roof%20insulation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finished products. Roof insulation: Membra-Tect, nonwoven combination, incorporating a highly breathable polyurethane membrane layer, rainproof, permeable to water vapour, tear resistant. 2, record 8, English, - roof%20insulation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The vinyl roof will typically aid in this drying-out process, which can maximize the thermal performance of the roof insulation. 3, record 8, English, - roof%20insulation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
This guidance note is about the hazards that home roof insulation materials present to human health through occupational exposure and/or environmental exposure. 4, record 8, English, - roof%20insulation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Isolation thermique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- isolation de toiture
1, record 8, French, isolation%20de%20toiture
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- isolation de toit 2, record 8, French, isolation%20de%20toit
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Produits finis. Isolation de toitures : Membra-tect, non tissé incorporant une couche en membrane polyuréthanne spécial respirant, imperméable, perméable à la vapeur d’eau, résistant à la déchirure. 1, record 8, French, - isolation%20de%20toiture
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isolation : Protection d’une pièce d’appartement contre la chaleur, le froid, le bruit : les agglomérés de liège fournissent une bonne isolation [...] 3, record 8, French, - isolation%20de%20toiture
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «isolant de toiture» qui désigne le produit concrètement alors qu’ici on veut parler de la protection offerte par cet isolant. 4, record 8, French, - isolation%20de%20toiture
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- impervious
1, record 9, English, impervious
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tight 2, record 9, English, tight
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incapable of being passed through, or penetrated. 1, record 9, English, - impervious
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
So close in structure as not to permit passage of a liquid or gas. 2, record 9, English, - impervious
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- étanche
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9tanche
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie toute paroi qui fait totalement obstacle au passage d’un élément quelconque : étanche à l’eau, à l’air, à la lumière, aux poussières, etc. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un ouvrage ou un matériau est dit «étanche à l'eau» s’il ne laisse passer ni l'eau(ou d’autres liquides), ni la vapeur d’eau(ou d’autres gaz). Le terme est souvent confondu avec celui d’«imperméable», bien qu'il ait un sens distinct : ce qui est imperméable [...] est étanche aux liquides, mais laisse filtrer l'air et la vapeur d’eau. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] une maison ou un local dont toutes les parois sont étanches, donc non «respirantes», sont humides et malsains (à moins d’y établir une importante ventilation mécanique). 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- impermeable
1, record 9, Spanish, impermeable
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-11-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- waterproof sweat-transmitting fabric
1, record 10, English, waterproof%20sweat%2Dtransmitting%20fabric
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waterproof Sweat-Transmitting Fabric. This composite fabric provides thermal insulation while keeping water out and letting perspiration pass through. A water-impermeable insulating material is sandwiched between two layers of a wicking fabric, which are connected to each other by wicking threads that pass through the insulating material. The outer wicking layer may also be covered by material that is water-impermeable but water-vapour-permeable. The major application for this fabric is boots and clothing intended for use in cold and wet conditions. 1, record 10, English, - waterproof%20sweat%2Dtransmitting%20fabric
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tissu imperrespirant
1, record 10, French, tissu%20imperrespirant
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- tissu imper-respirant 2, record 10, French, tissu%20imper%2Drespirant
correct, masculine noun
- imperrespirant 1, record 10, French, imperrespirant
masculine noun
- tissu imperméable laissant passer la transpiration 3, record 10, French, tissu%20imperm%C3%A9able%20laissant%20passer%20la%20transpiration
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Tissus imperrespirants]: ceux perméables à la vapeur de la transpiration et imperméables à la pluie [...] [Ils sont munis d’un] nappage isothermique nouvellement composé qui peut apporter un avantage supplémentaire à l’usage sportif sur la neige [...] [tissu] qui arrête l’eau, laisse passer l’air. 1, record 10, French, - tissu%20imperrespirant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tissu imperméable laissant passer la transpiration. Ce tissu offre une isolation thermique tout en étant imperméable et il permet de laisser passer la transpiration. Un matériau isolant imperméable est intercalé entre deux couches de tissu mèche reliées ensemble par des fils mèche qui traversent le matériau imperméable à l'eau tout en étant perméable à la vapeur d’eau. Ce tissu est principalement destiné aux bottes et aux vêtements devant être portés par temps froid ou en milieu humide. 3, record 10, French, - tissu%20imperrespirant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Nonwoven Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- non-porous coating
1, record 11, English, non%2Dporous%20coating
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophylic polyurethane which transmits vapour by molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof ... This non-porous coating is resistant, long-lasting and does not present holes liable to be filled by dirt or detergent. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dporous%20coating
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- enduction non-poreuse
1, record 11, French, enduction%20non%2Dporeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex(...) composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant.(...) Cette enduction non-poreuse est résistante, durable et ne présente pas de trous qui risquent de se colmater par la salissure ou les détergents. 1, record 11, French, - enduction%20non%2Dporeuse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nonwoven Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hydrophilic polyurethane
1, record 12, English, hydrophilic%20polyurethane
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophilic polyurethane which transmits vapour be molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof ... 1, record 12, English, - hydrophilic%20polyurethane
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- polyuréthane hydrophile
1, record 12, French, polyur%C3%A9thane%20hydrophile
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex(...) composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant. 1, record 12, French, - polyur%C3%A9thane%20hydrophile
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Nonwoven Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Strength of Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- long-lasting
1, record 13, English, long%2Dlasting
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophylic polyurethane which transmits vapour by molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof ... This non-porous coating is resistant, long-lasting and does not present holes liable to be filled by dirt or detergent. 1, record 13, English, - long%2Dlasting
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- durable
1, record 13, French, durable
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex(...) composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant.(...) Cette enduction non-poreuse est résistante, durable et ne présente pas de trous qui risquent de se colmater par la salissure ou les détergents. 1, record 13, French, - durable
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Strength of Materials
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- peel strength test
1, record 14, English, peel%20strength%20test
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophylic polyurethane which transmits vapour by molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof ... The peel strength test, expressed in N/2 cm, rates Witcoflex Superdry on nylon at 55 in dry conditions (polyester and microporous films rate between 4 and 25) and at 15 in wet conditions (polyester and microporous films rate between 2.5 and 7). 1, record 14, English, - peel%20strength%20test
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- test de résistance à la séparation de la couche enduite et du tissu
1, record 14, French, test%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9paration%20de%20la%20couche%20enduite%20et%20du%20tissu
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex [...] composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant. [...] Le test de résistance à la séparation de la couche enduite et du tissu(exprimée en N/2 cm) donne, pour un tissu de polyamide Witcoflex Superdry, 55 à l'état sec et 15 au mouillé alors que les films polyester et les films microporeux se situent entre 4 et 25 à l'état sec et entre 2, 5 et 7 au mouillé. 1, record 14, French, - test%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9paration%20de%20la%20couche%20enduite%20et%20du%20tissu
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- molecular action
1, record 15, English, molecular%20action
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Witcoflex coating ... is a hydrophilic polyurethane which transmits vapour by molecular action thus making a coated fabric both breathable and waterproof ... 1, record 15, English, - molecular%20action
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- action moléculaire
1, record 15, French, action%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction Witcoflex [...] composée de polyuréthane hydrophile, transmet la vapeur d’eau par action moléculaire, permettant d’obtenir un tissu enduit à la fois imperméable à l'eau et respirant. 1, record 15, French, - action%20mol%C3%A9culaire
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- wicking fabric
1, record 16, English, wicking%20fabric
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This composite fabric provides thermal insulation while keeping water out and letting perspiration pass through. A water-impermeable insulating material is sandwiched between two layers of a wicking fabric, which are connected to each other by wicking threads that pass through the insulating material. The outer wicking layer may also be covered by material that is water-impermeable but water-vapour-permeable. The major application for this fabric is boots and clothing intended for use in cold and wet conditions. 1, record 16, English, - wicking%20fabric
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tissu mèche
1, record 16, French, tissu%20m%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce tissu offre une isolation thermique tout en étant imperméable et il permet de laisser passer la transpiration. Un matériau isolant imperméable est intercalé entre deux couches de tissu mèche reliées ensemble par des fils mèche qui traversent le matériau isolant. La couche extérieure de tissu mèche peut également être recouverte d’un matériau imperméable à l'eau tout en étant perméable à la vapeur d’eau. Ce tissu est principalement destiné aux bottes et aux vêtements devant être portés par temps froid ou en milieu humide. 1, record 16, French, - tissu%20m%C3%A8che
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- wicking thread
1, record 17, English, wicking%20thread
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This composite fabric provides thermal insulation while keeping water out and letting perspiration pass through. A water-impermeable insulating material is sandwiched between two layers of a wicking fabric, which are connected to each other by wicking threads that pass through the insulating material. The outer wicking layer may also be covered by material that is water-impermeable but water-vapour-permeable. The major application for this fabric is boots and clothing intended for use in cold and wet conditions. 1, record 17, English, - wicking%20thread
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fil mèche
1, record 17, French, fil%20m%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce tissu offre une isolation thermique tout en étant imperméable et il permet de laisser passer la transpiration. Un matériau isolant imperméable est intercalé entre deux couches de tissu mèche reliées ensemble par des fils mèche qui traversent le matériau isolant. La couche extérieure de tissu mèche peut également être recouverte d’un matériau imperméable à l'eau tout en étant perméable à la vapeur d’eau. Ce tissu est principalement destiné aux bottes et aux vêtements devant être portés par temps froid ou en milieu humide. 1, record 17, French, - fil%20m%C3%A8che
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1985-09-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- impermeable film wrapping
1, record 18, English, impermeable%20film%20wrapping
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rindless packaging has been widely accepted [but] if the film does not adhere closely to all cheese surfaces, mold will grow. Also as the film is impermeable to moisture, [cheese] must be drier ... otherwise, flavor deterioration and loose water may develop. 2, record 18, English, - impermeable%20film%20wrapping
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- emballage sous pellicule imperméable
1, record 18, French, emballage%20sous%20pellicule%20imperm%C3%A9able
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pellicule cellulosique(...) peut être(...) découpée, façonnée, collée(...) elle est le plus souvent employée comme support d’une enduction qui la rend imperméable et généralement, thermoscellable. Il existe deux types d’enductions : 1) enduction par vernis nitrocellulosique(sur une seule ou les deux faces de la pellicule) dite type M; 2) enduction par vernis copolymère de chlorure de vinylidène(également sur une seule ou les deux faces de la pellicule), dite type X. Ce vernis confère à la pellicule la plus forte imperméabilité à la vapeur d’eau et à l'oxygène, c'est pourquoi les pellicules type X sont plus particulièrement destinées au conditionnement de produits oxydables(produits alimentaires) par exemple(...) Les pellicules cellulosiques peuvent être associées à d’autres matériaux en films ou en feuilles et constituer des complexes. 2, record 18, French, - emballage%20sous%20pellicule%20imperm%C3%A9able
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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