Retrait

English translation: shrinkage

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French term or phrase:retrait
English translation:shrinkage
Entered by: Ph_B (X)

15:55 Feb 26, 2019
French to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
French term or phrase: Retrait
I'm translating a website for a table linen company and am stuck on a technical bit where they specify the type of cotton used. The text reads:

"100% coton égyptien - Chaîne et trame RETORS Retrait CH 7% / TR 3% - 310g/m².

Tissage Jacquard - Dessin Côte de cheval"

I think I've got it all apart from the term "retrait" - I don't understand what it means here or what exactly it relates to (I'm not a textiles expert!)

Any help much appreciated - TIA!
Sarah Day
Local time: 08:49
shrinkage
Explanation:
Cf. discussion.



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Local time: 09:49
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retrait
shrinkage


Explanation:
Cf. discussion.



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Ph_B (X)
France
Local time: 09:49
Native speaker of: French
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