Besatzstreifen

English translation: facing strip / edging strip

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German term or phrase:Besatzstreifen
English translation:facing strip / edging strip
Entered by: Edith Kelly

10:35 Jul 18, 2015
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Besatzstreifen
The only context I have is that they're on work clothing. I can't find anything about them online.
scottmw90
Local time: 11:20
facing strip / edging strip
Explanation:
http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/someone-help-me/topics...

thinking of work clothing
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Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Local time: 12:20
Grading comment
Thanks a lot!
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Summary of answers provided
3band(s)
Michael Martin, MA
2 +1facing strip / edging strip
Edith Kelly
3sewn-on trimming/band/strip
Klaus Conrad


Discussion entries: 3





  

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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
band(s)


Explanation:
I think these are bands that have been sewn onto the garment. Compare with link below:
"In West- und Mitteleuropa wurden am Kleid Besatzstreifen (oft mit Stickereien verziert) am unteren Saum, aber auch am Halsausschnitt, Ärmeln oder Vorne mittig angenäht."
http://www.bockscher-handwerksladen.com/Historische-Kleidung...

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 06:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
facing strip / edging strip


Explanation:
http://www.burdastyle.com/discussions/someone-help-me/topics...

thinking of work clothing

Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Local time: 12:20
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 194
Grading comment
Thanks a lot!

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agree  Eleanore Strauss
1 day 11 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
sewn-on trimming/band/strip


Explanation:
Besatzstreifen werden an Arbeitskleidung meistens zur Verstärkung an bestimmten Stellen auf den Hauptstoff aufgenäht.
Im modischen Bereich werden Sie auch als Verzierungen eingesetzt.


Klaus Conrad
Local time: 12:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
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