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Record 1 2005-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

[The orientation] of the pile with respect to the direction perpendicular to the substrate.

CONT

Shaing is temporary e.g. foot marks can be eliminated by brushing the pile in the direction of the pile lay.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Inclinaison du velours par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire au soubassement.

CONT

Les différents lés doivent être posés dans le même sens pour orienter le couchant du velours dans la même direction.

Spanish

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