fabric analysis

[/ˈfæbrɪk əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: fabric analyses
análise de tecido
1. A scientific or technical examination of textile material to determine its composition, structure, quality, durability, and properties
The fabric analysis revealed that the material contained 60% cotton and 40% polyester.
A análise de tecido revelou que o material continha 60% algodão e 40% poliéster.
2. The process of examining woven or knitted fabrics for defects, thread count, weave pattern, and structural integrity
Quality control performed a fabric analysis before the textiles were shipped to customers.
O controle de qualidade realizou uma análise de tecido antes dos têxteis serem enviados aos clientes.
3. In geology or archaeology, the examination of rock or soil fabric to understand its formation and characteristics
The geologist conducted a fabric analysis of the rock samples to determine their origin.
O geólogo realizou uma análise de tecido das amostras de rocha para determinar sua origem.
Fabric analysis is a critical process in the textile industry, particularly important in Brazil and Portugal where textile manufacturing is significant. In the USA, this term is widely used in quality assurance departments and research laboratories. The term reflects the technical sophistication of modern textile production and quality standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
textile analysismaterial examinationfiber analysisweave analysisfabric testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise de tecido
Most common and standard term used in textile industry
Rio de Janeiro
análise de tecido
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
análise de tecido
Used in industrial and textile manufacturing contexts
Portugal
análise de tecido
Identical usage; also 'análise têxtil' for textile analysis

Related Words

textilecompositionthread countweave patternfiber contentquality controlspectroscopymicroscopy
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