Pilled
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004311
Describing a fabric surface that has developed small, fuzzy balls of fibers, known as pills, due to abrasion during wear or washing. Pilling occurs when short or broken fibers on the fabric surface tangle together. It is a common issue with synthetic fibers and blends, affecting the aesthetic appeal and perceived quality of textiles.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004311 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: geflusst; Spanish: apelmazado; French: bouloché |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Pilled",
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"definition": "Describing a fabric surface that has developed small, fuzzy balls of fibers, known as pills, due to abrasion during wear or washing. Pilling occurs when short or broken fibers on the fabric surface tangle together. It is a common issue with synthetic fibers and blends, affecting the aesthetic appeal and perceived quality of textiles.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "geflusst",
"es": "apelmazado",
"fr": "bouloché"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pilled/"
}
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