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MAILLE FERMEE [1 record]

Record 1 1997-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
  • Knitting Techniques - Various
DEF

A loop in which a thread crosses over itself at the base of the loop.

OBS

The same applies to a closed stitch.

OBS

The term "closed lap" refers to the movement of the guide bar when a closed loop is produced in a warp-knitted fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
  • Techniques de tricot diverses
DEF

Maille dans laquelle le même fil se croise sur lui-même à la base de la maille.

OBS

Ce terme s'applique aussi bien à une maille qu'à une boucle de maille.

OBS

Le terme «jeté fermé» se réfère aux mouvements de translation de la barre à passettes qui correspondent à la formation d'une maille fermée dans un tricot chaîne.

Spanish

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