pigmenti corrodibili a carteggio e chimico

English translation: corrodible colorants (pigments) by (through) sandpapered and chemical process(procedure)

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Italian term or phrase:pigmenti corrodibili a carteggio e chimico
English translation:corrodible colorants (pigments) by (through) sandpapered and chemical process(procedure)
Entered by: Olga Buongiorno

07:07 Jun 25, 2008
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Italian term or phrase: pigmenti corrodibili a carteggio e chimico
From this phrase describing a type of denim fabric:

sono tessuti che vengono colorati con pigmenti corrodibili a carteggio e chimico che donano la vera sensazione dei pantaloni usati dai colonialisti inglesi in avanscoperta durante la campagna d’Africa.

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Kristel Kiesel
United States
Local time: 04:39
corrodible colorants (pigments) by (through) sandpapered and chemical process(procedure)
Explanation:
Language Variant: dyed with sandpapered and chemical corrodible colorants/ pigments

Pigmenti corrodibili could also be =corrosive coloured paste/powder - give a look at this link:
http://www.vortexarg.com.ar/AUXILIARES Y ADITIVOS%
20TEX(INGLES).htm#_Toc148525580

For Carteggiato, a carteggio
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/italian_to_english/materials_plast...
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Olga Buongiorno
Italy
Local time: 10:39
Grading comment
Very helpful, thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1corrodible colorants (pigments) by (through) sandpapered and chemical process(procedure)
Olga Buongiorno
4pigments/pigmentation corroded with/using sandpaper and a chemical treatment
TrishCivitella


  

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corrodible colorants (pigments) by (through) sandpapered and chemical process(procedure)


Explanation:
Language Variant: dyed with sandpapered and chemical corrodible colorants/ pigments

Pigmenti corrodibili could also be =corrosive coloured paste/powder - give a look at this link:
http://www.vortexarg.com.ar/AUXILIARES Y ADITIVOS%
20TEX(INGLES).htm#_Toc148525580

For Carteggiato, a carteggio
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/italian_to_english/materials_plast...

Olga Buongiorno
Italy
Local time: 10:39
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Grading comment
Very helpful, thank you!

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agree  Desiree Bonfiglio
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pigments/pigmentation corroded with/using sandpaper and a chemical treatment


Explanation:
Yes, I think this is how the "Colonial wash" jeans are made to have their particular "look".

TrishCivitella
Local time: 10:39
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 13
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Asker: Thanks, Trish! This was very helpful, too.

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