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staple fibre [1 record]

Record 1 2022-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Nonwoven Textiles
  • Glass Fabrics
DEF

A single textile element of small diameter and short length.

CONT

Staple fibres are usually natural fibres, although synthetic fibres can be cut into similarly short lengths ...

OBS

staple fibre; discontinuous fibre: designations and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

discontinuous fibre; discontinuous fiber: terms often used to designate a fibre made of synthetic material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Nontissés (Industries du textile)
  • Verre textile
DEF

Élément textile unitaire de faible diamètre et de faible longueur.

CONT

Les fibres discontinues donnent un tissu à surface pelucheuse (sauf en cas de flambage ou de glaçage).

CONT

Les textiles synthétiques peuvent être obtenus à volonté sous forme de fibres continues ou discontinues.

OBS

fibre discontinue : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
  • Tejidos no tejidos
  • Vidrio textil
DEF

Elemento textil unitario de diámetro pequeño y corta longitud.

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