Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Contributors in Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Substances that add color to textiles. They are incorporated into the fiber by chemical reaction, absorption, or dispersion. Dyes differ in their resistance to sunlight, perspiration, washing, gas, ...

elastomers

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Synthetic polymers having properties of natural rubber such as high stretchability and recovery.

ingrain

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Term used to describe yarn or stock that is dyed in two or more shades prior to knitting or weaving to create blended color effects in fabrics.

dynamic adhesion

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The ability of a cord-to-rubber bond to resist degradation resulting from flexure.

extensibility

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The ability of a materiel to undergo elongation on the application of force.

dimensional restorability

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The ability of a fabric to be returned to its original dimensions after laundering or dry cleaning, expressed in percent. For example, 2% dimensional restorability means that although a fabric may ...