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Manufactured fibers
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Manufactured fibers
drape
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term to describe the way a fabric falls while it hangs; the suppleness and ability of a fabric to form graceful configurations.
mass-colored
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term to describe a manufactured fiber (yarn, staple, or tow) that has been colored by the introduction of pigments or insoluble dyes into the polymer melt or spinning solution prior to extrusion. ...
durable press
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term describing a garment that has been treated so that it retains its smooth appearance, shape, and creases or pleats in laundering. In such garments no ironing is required, particularly if the ...
dust-resistant
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term applied to a fabric that has been tightly woven so that it resists dust penetration.
dull
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term applied to manufactured fibers that have been chemically or physically modified to reduce their normal luster. Matte; opposite of bright; low in luster.
dungaree
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A term describing a coarse denim-type fabric, usually dyed blue, that is used for work overalls.
detergent
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A synthetic cleaning agent containing surfactants that do not precipitate in hard water and have the ability to emulsify oil and suspend dirt.
