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... fabrics . Shearing ma- chines operate much like rotary lawn mowers , and the amount of shearing depends upon the desired height of the nap or pile , with such fabrics as gabardine receiving very close shearing . Shearing may also be ...
... fabrics . Shearing ma- chines operate much like rotary lawn mowers , and the amount of shearing depends upon the desired height of the nap or pile , with such fabrics as gabardine receiving very close shearing . Shearing may also be ...
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... fabrics have such char- acteristics as shape retention , permanent pleating and creasing , permanently smooth seams , and the ability to shed wrinkles , and thus retain a fresh appearance without ironing . Such fabrics may be safely ...
... fabrics have such char- acteristics as shape retention , permanent pleating and creasing , permanently smooth seams , and the ability to shed wrinkles , and thus retain a fresh appearance without ironing . Such fabrics may be safely ...
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... fabrics . Processing fabrics . Processing fabrics are used by vari- ous manufacturers for such purposes as filtration ; for bolting cloths used for various types of sifting and screen- ing ; and in commercial laundering as press covers ...
... fabrics . Processing fabrics . Processing fabrics are used by vari- ous manufacturers for such purposes as filtration ; for bolting cloths used for various types of sifting and screen- ing ; and in commercial laundering as press covers ...
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