Jigger
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007063
A device used in textile dyeing to process fabric in open width, preventing creasing or distortion. The fabric passes repeatedly between two rollers through a dye bath, allowing for even color absorption. This method is suitable for delicate fabrics or those requiring precise tension control during dyeing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007063 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Surveying |
| Synonyms | doojigger; handcar; speeder |
| See also | Speeder |
| Translations | German: Jigger; Spanish: jigger; French: théodolite |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-007063",
"term": "Jigger",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A device used in textile dyeing to process fabric in open width, preventing creasing or distortion. The fabric passes repeatedly between two rollers through a dye bath, allowing for even color absorption. This method is suitable for delicate fabrics or those requiring precise tension control during dyeing.",
"synonyms": [
"doojigger",
"handcar",
"speeder"
],
"subject": "Surveying",
"see_also": [
"speeder"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Jigger",
"es": "jigger",
"fr": "théodolite"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/jigger/"
}
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