mantel overloqueado

English translation: overlocked tablecloth

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Spanish term or phrase:mantel overloqueado
English translation:overlocked tablecloth
Entered by: Kathy M

12:28 Nov 13, 2019
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Spanish term or phrase: mantel overloqueado
It's a list of things that a restaurant needs to set up business. Has anyone ever heard of "overloqueado"? If so, please help. Thanks in advance.
Kathy M
United Kingdom
overlocked tablecloth
Explanation:
An overlock is a kind of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlock

http://dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/mantel

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Note added at 28 mins (2019-11-13 12:56:13 GMT)
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This SDI Brands TMKT90RD, known as a tablecloth, is available in an overlocked finish. This model is great for restaurants, hospitals, schools and more.
http://www.centralrestaurant.com/SDI-Brands-TMKT90RD-Round-E...

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Note added at 31 mins (2019-11-13 12:59:21 GMT)
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I'm guessing that overlocking makes it more durable for very frequent use.
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philgoddard
United States
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overlocked tablecloth


Explanation:
An overlock is a kind of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlock

http://dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/mantel

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Note added at 28 mins (2019-11-13 12:56:13 GMT)
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This SDI Brands TMKT90RD, known as a tablecloth, is available in an overlocked finish. This model is great for restaurants, hospitals, schools and more.
http://www.centralrestaurant.com/SDI-Brands-TMKT90RD-Round-E...

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Note added at 31 mins (2019-11-13 12:59:21 GMT)
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I'm guessing that overlocking makes it more durable for very frequent use.

philgoddard
United States
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 60

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  franglish
19 mins

agree  Jessica Noyes
36 mins

agree  Carol Gullidge: indeed, stops the edges fraying!
40 mins

agree  Daniel Coria
1 hr

agree  Marie Wilson
4 hrs

agree  neilmac
7 hrs
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