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Glossary

What is Seam sealing (seam taping)?

Bonding a waterproof tape over a garment's stitched seams so water cannot pass through the needle holes; standard practice on outerwear specified as fully waterproof, not only water-resistant.

This term in other languages

Arabicلحام الحياكات (لصق شريط اللحام)
FrenchThermosoudage des coutures (bandes de scellement)
TurkishDikiş bantlama (bant yapıştırma)

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Outerwear-specific quality faults and how to inspect for them

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