Purse-string
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004589
A method of gathering or closing an opening by threading a cord or string through a channel around its perimeter. When the string is pulled, the fabric or material cinches together, creating a gathered effect. This technique is commonly used in textile manufacturing for bags, pouches, or garment closures, providing an adjustable and secure fastening.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004589 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Beutelzug; Spanish: fruncido; French: à cordon |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Purse-string",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A method of gathering or closing an opening by threading a cord or string through a channel around its perimeter. When the string is pulled, the fabric or material cinches together, creating a gathered effect. This technique is commonly used in textile manufacturing for bags, pouches, or garment closures, providing an adjustable and secure fastening.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Beutelzug",
"es": "fruncido",
"fr": "à cordon"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/purse-string/"
}
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