May 20, 2013 08:50
11 yrs ago
German term

Bestolan-Faser

German to English Other Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
I am translating a list of products for a catalogue. How does 'Bestolan-Faser' translate into English?

Context:
Tisch quadratisch 100x100cm
Korrosionsfestes Aluminiumgestell
Geflecht aus Bestolan-Faser
Wetterfest
Mit bruchsicher eingelegter Glasplatte
Proposed translations (English)
2 +2 Bestolan fiber / fibre
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Discussion

Edith Kelly May 20, 2013:
David I gave that answer some time ago that it is not a brandname but a material, see references below
David Moore (X) May 20, 2013:
@ freakfluweel Why not post it is an answer?
freekfluweel May 20, 2013:
@Philgoddard No, it was not a guess, I DO my research! And at first it seemed obviuous to me it is a brandname... But on second thought it's not so much a brandname but more like a productname/material (like bakelite)
philgoddard May 20, 2013:
freekfluweel Is that a guess, or an answer?
Hannah Keet (asker) May 20, 2013:
It's for a UK audience, thank you for your postings!
David Moore (X) May 20, 2013:
Hi Hannah, It all depends where your catalogue is aimed at. If it's for a UK or other English-speaking market (or indeed for Europe) except for the USA, it should be "fibre"; for the USA, of course, "fiber".
freekfluweel May 20, 2013:
brandname synthetic/artificial reed (garden furniture)

"Most of the newer synthetic reed materials are composites made from fibers held together by resins."

Proposed translations

+2
1 hr
Selected

Bestolan fiber / fibre

The phone no. to call is a UK number

Gastrodirect.asia - Table Diva, square - BE0509
www.gastrodirect.asia/p/680343
The high-quality Bestolan fiber utilised is durable and weatherproof, as is the corrosion-free aluminum frame. The ergonomically rounded backrest and the ...

Puir.info - High Backed Chair Havanna - BE0553
www.puir.info/p/681006
The high-quality, dyed Bestolan fiber, compared to natural fibres, is completely weather resistant. The weatherproof aluminium frame is made from sturdy ...

The pleasure of the luxurious and splendid boulevards, the pulsating salsa rhythms - the furniture collection Havanna evokes memories of the colonial years. The inviting, generous proportions of the armchair, the noble wicker-weave in faux leather are immediately captivating. Each chair is painstakingly handmade. The high-quality, dyed Bestolan fiber, compared to natural fibres, is completely weather resistant. The weatherproof aluminium frame is made from sturdy aluminium casting and crafted in the style of wrought iron furniture
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard
1 day 3 hrs
agree Alison MacG : "Bekannt ist die Faser Hularo, aber auch Rehau, Viro, Bestolan und andere Rattanmöbel sind von hervorragender Qualität" http://www.myparadise.de/Gartenmoebel/Hularo-andere-Geflecht... Presumably material of BEST (Freizeitmöbel)
2 days 2 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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