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APPRET ENNOBLISSEMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-07-14

English

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

All the processes through which fabric is passed after bleaching, dyeing, or printing in preparation for the market or use.

OBS

Finishing includes such operation as heat-setting, napping, embossing, pressing, calendaring, and the application of chemicals which change the character of the fabric. The term finishing is also sometimes used to refer collectively to all processing operations above, including bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc.

French

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

Tous les traitements que l'on fait subir aux étoffes après le blanchiment, la teinture ou l'impression, pour leur mise en marché ou pour leur utilisation.

OBS

Le finissage comprend des opérations comme le thermofixage, le grattage, le gaufrage, le pressage, le calandrage et l'application d'apprêts chimiques qui modifient les caractéristiques de l'étoffe. Le terme finissage se réfère parfois à l'ensemble des opérations de traitement cités ci-dessus, incluant le blanchiment, la teinture, l'impression, etc.

Key term(s)
  • traitements de finition
  • apprêts
  • apprêts d'ennoblissement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
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