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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004311
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: geflusst; Spanish: apelmazado; French: bouloché
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004311",
  "term": "Pilled",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "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"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pilled/"
}

Record 4,716 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.