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ARMURE SERREE [3 records]

Record 1 2021-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
CONT

Generally a closed weave will provide greater resistance to UV penetration, and a heavier weight provides a greater barrier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
CONT

Si vous devez sortir pendant un blizzard habillez-vous en conséquence. Les vêtements d'extérieur doivent posséder une armure serrée [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

The fibers of closed weave fabrics are woven tightly together with a combination of large and small fibers. This results in a restricted flow path and a strong sturdy fabric. Closed weave fabrics are typically used in filtration applications that require a very strong fabric or where high flow rates are not critical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
CONT

Sur un tissu serré comptant un nombre de fils élevé les points seront petits et conviendront bien à des motifs compliqués et élaborés qui ne rendraient pas sur un tissu plus grossier. Un tissu à texture lâche, comptant donc un faible nombre de fils, donnera des points plus gros.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Cotton Industry
CONT

Cambric: A soft, white, closely woven cotton or cotton blend fabric ... .

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Industrie cotonnière
OBS

Le tissage serré donne un tissu solide.

Key term(s)
  • coton tissé serré
  • coton à tissage serré
  • coton à contexture serrée

Spanish

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