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Toppen und Tunneln

English translation: trouser topping and tunnel finishing (steaming system)


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German term or phrase:Toppen und Tunneln
English translation:trouser topping and tunnel finishing (steaming system)
Entered by: Ingeborg Gowans
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17:49 Nov 17, 2008
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Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: Toppen und Tunneln
This comes from a text about a logistics company which specialises in transporting fashion and lifestyle items.

"Als Logistikspezialisten im Fashion- und Lifestylesegment bieten wir Ihnen ein breites Portfolio an “Value Added Services“. Dazu gehören z. B. das Einarbeiten von Sicherheits- oder RFID-Tags, aber auch Aufbügeln, Toppen und Tunneln."

I can imagine that their facilities prevent the customer from having to iron the transported clothing on arrival at the outlet - but I am a bit stuck with trying to work out what the "toppen und tunneln" might be.

Grateful for any thoughts on the matter. Thank you!
Lisa Davey
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:45
trouser topping and tunnel finishing
Explanation:
http://www.rija.nl/english.html
found this website (also available in German) and both processes refer to machine "ironing" for pants: topping" and for other garments tunnel finishing ; see my reference below; I hope this helps a bit
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Ingeborg Gowans
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Local time: 05:45
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Thanks; this appears to be what it is!
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tunnel
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topping and tunneling


Explanation:
The English google version of Okamoto Sportswear has it like that

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trouser topping and tunnel finishing


Explanation:
http://www.rija.nl/english.html
found this website (also available in German) and both processes refer to machine "ironing" for pants: topping" and for other garments tunnel finishing ; see my reference below; I hope this helps a bit

Ingeborg Gowans
Canada
Local time: 05:45
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48 mins
Reference: tunnel

Reference information:
We have the capacity to
steam press 6,000 garments per hour
thanks to our three new Veit ninechamber
steam tunnels and we
maintain the skilled staff and
equipment needed for more difficult
operations, such as sewing, hand
pressing and remedial work.

this seems to refer to tunneling. I am still looking for topping I think they refer to the packaging (the right size box for the right size garment). I will post the website for you to look through

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Note added at 50 mins (2008-11-17 18:39:36 GMT)
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http://www.advancedsupplychain.com/garment-corporate-video.h...

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Changes made by editors
Nov 26, 2008 - Changes made by Ingeborg Gowans:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term
Nov 17, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
FieldOther => Tech/Engineering


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