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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002338
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Flatlock-Naht; Spanish: costura plana; French: couture flatlock
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002338",
  "term": "Flatlock",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "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.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flatlock-Naht",
    "es": "costura plana",
    "fr": "couture flatlock"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flatlock/"
}

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