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MERCERISAGE PIECE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mercerizing in the piece
1, record 1, English, mercerizing%20in%20the%20piece
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mercerizing in fabric form 2, record 1, English, mercerizing%20in%20fabric%20form
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mercerizing in the piece ... is necessary to improve and make uniform the acceptance of dyes in both dyeing and printing .... Mercerization makes colors deeper and brighter and saves on dye cost. 1, record 1, English, - mercerizing%20in%20the%20piece
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mercerizing: A treatment of cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster and affinity for dyes. The material is immersed under tension in a cold sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution in warp or skein form or in the piece, and is later is neutralized in acid. The process causes a permanent swelling of the fiber and thus increasing its luster. 3, record 1, English, - mercerizing%20in%20the%20piece
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mercerisage en pièce
1, record 1, French, mercerisage%20en%20pi%C3%A8ce
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traitement des tissus cellulosiques par une lessive alcaline caustique froide, en vue notamment d'augmenter leur brillant ou leur l'affinité tinctoriale. Les tissus sont immergés sous tension dans une solution froide d'hydroxyde de sodium 3 à 5 mn. 1, record 1, French, - mercerisage%20en%20pi%C3%A8ce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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