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Record 1 2017-11-20

English

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

A process linked with specking, mending, and sewing in the dry-finishing department of the woolen or worsted mill. It is the removal of as much objectionable matter as possible from the goods. The burler, with the aid of a burling iron or tweezer, removes loops, nubs, faulty knots, vegetable matter, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Action de noper les draps.

OBS

noper : Dans la fabrication des draps, séparer les fils qui sont doubles, en rapprocher les fils dans les endroits clairs, en extraire les nœuds, ou nopes.

Spanish

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