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TEINTURE DIFFERENTIELLE [3 records]

Record 1 2005-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

The fibers of the same generic type, either natural or man-made, treated or modified so that their affinity for certain dyes becomes changed, thus creating a multicolored effect when dyed.

OBS

[These fibres are treated or modified in composition] to be reserved, dye lighter or dye darker than normal fibres, dependent upon the particular dyes and methods of application employed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Fibres naturelles ou synthétiques traitées ou modifiées dans leurs compositions de façon à ce que leur affinité tinctorielle soit changée.

OBS

[Ces fibres sont traitées ou modifiées dans leurs compositions] afin, par exemple, d'être réservées, teintes plus pâles ou teintes plus foncées que les fibres normales, selon le type de colorant et la méthode d'application employée.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
DEF

Differential dyeing. Usually descriptive of fibres of the same generic class, but having potentially different dyeing properties from the standard fibre.

CONT

differential dyeing fibers - (dye-variant fibers) - Fibers, natural or [manufactured], so treated or modified in composition that their affinity for dyes becomes changed; i.e., to be reserved, dye lighter or dye darker than normal fibers, dependent upon the particular dyes and methods of application employed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
CONT

Teinture différentielle : les fils utilisés se teignent de façon différente dans le bain de teinture.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)

Spanish

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