Flatlock
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002338
A type of seam used in textile manufacturing where two pieces of fabric are joined edge-to-edge, creating a flat, low-profile finish. The raw edges are typically overlapped and then stitched down with multiple needles, forming a strong and comfortable seam. This technique is common in activewear and garments worn close to the skin.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002338 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Flatlock-Naht; Spanish: costura plana; French: couture flatlock |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Flatlock-Naht",
"es": "costura plana",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flatlock/"
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