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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

mangas conformadas

English translation:

tapered/contoured sleeves

Added to glossary by Clare Macnamara
Dec 22, 2005 18:52
18 yrs ago
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Spanish term

mangas conformadas

Spanish to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion mountain and ski-wear
Hi all!

There are 2 g-hits for this in Spanish and there are pictures of the jackets but I still don't know what "mangas conformadas" means. Here's the description from my text:

"Chaqueta térmica confeccionada con tejido impermeable y transpirable. Lleva un aislante térmico de fibras prensadas que se fija al forro mediante la aplicación de puntos de calor por lo que no se crean agujeros y por tanto se minimizan las pérdidas de calor. Las **mangas están conformadas**. Además esta chaqueta tiene capucha con doble ajuste desmontable mediante cremallera, para-nieves desmontable y bolsillo interior porta-documentos"

Does it mean that the sleeves aren't sewn on but are part of a sort of one-piece pattern?

Many TIA.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 tapered sleeves
3 +1 contoured sleeves

Discussion

Clare Macnamara (asker) Dec 22, 2005:
Thank you suestru and marybro. The problem is I don't know whether they're talking about the shape of the sleeves (although "conformadas" would suggest this) or the fact that the seams are welded.
Consult Couture Dec 22, 2005:
I believe they are referring to the fact that the seams are welded, not stitched. I added a link about this below.
Clare Macnamara (asker) Dec 22, 2005:
Thanks, Chelin. Yes, I think that probably is what they're getting at. I'll just wait a bit and see if there are any specialists out there who can confirm.
Chelin Dec 22, 2005:
It may mean that the sleeves are molded out of the material rather than sewn; you will notice that a big deal is made of "no holes, no loss of heat"...

Proposed translations

+1
29 mins
Selected

tapered sleeves

I would suggest "tapered sleeves", meaning that they block the wind from traveling up your arm.

Sierra Trading Post: NILS Skiwear... under your ski jacket and looks like a million bucks kicking back at the ski lodge. ... ***Tapered sleeves****; Neck zip: 9"; 90% nylon, 10%... More Detail ...
www.sierratradingpost.com/.../xq/asp/showimages.yes/ BrandName.NILS+Skiwear/brand.14389/qx/vendor_results.htm - 78k - Cached - Similar pages


Sierra Trading Post: White Sierra SportswearSavings you'll warm up to immediately, on a White Sierra ski jacket with all the ... Long ***tapered sleeves***; Midweight; Flatlock princess seams; Zipper: 7-¾" ...
www.sierratradingpost.com/.../BrandName. White+Sierra+Sportswear/brand.23069/qx/vendor_results.htm - 106k -



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Note added at 33 mins (2005-12-22 19:25:59 GMT)
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"Extra-long ***tapered sleeves*** won't flap in the wind and feature mesh vents to exhaust excess body heat."
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&...

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Note added at 40 mins (2005-12-22 19:33:03 GMT)
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Related to question in Notes to/from Asker:

"Like all Arc'teryx gear, the Sidewinder SV has welded not stitched seams, eliminating weight and enhancing quality."

http://www.backcountry.com/store/ARC0008/c11/s20/Arcteryx-Si...

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Note added at 42 mins (2005-12-22 19:35:11 GMT)
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"A new sonic weld technology eliminates weeping stitch seams while minimizing the overall jacket weight."
http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/19961/

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Note added at 47 mins (2005-12-22 19:40:08 GMT)
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"A new sonic weld technology eliminates weeping stitch seams while minimizing the overall jacket weight."
http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/19961/
Reference:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.44484/dept_id.L2~328/qx/product.htm

Peer comment(s):
agree marybro
3 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I went for tapered sleeves in the end, although I could easily have used contoured sleeves and am entering both in the glossary. The problem, as usual, is the points sor sorry marybro! I felt the seam business was a bit too risky, not enough to back it up in my text. Thank you both and Happy Christmas."
+1
3 hrs

contoured sleeves

another suggestion...if referring to the shape of the sleeves

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Note added at 3 hrs 37 mins (2005-12-22 22:29:37 GMT)
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"contoured fit" if a common description of jackets

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Note added at 3 hrs 37 mins (2005-12-22 22:30:09 GMT)
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or "contoured cut"
Peer comment(s):
agree Adam Burman : I think it is purely to the shape of the sleeves - fashioned/shaped. Contoured sounds good to me
52 mins
Thanks a lot, Adam. I can't tell from the context. I also thought about bodyhugging fabrics (seamless)/or a bodymapped knit but that doesn't apply to jackets.
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