Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Contributors in Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

1. A process for combining several strands of sliver, roving, or yarn in yarn manufacturing. 2. The process of twisting together two or more singles or plied yarns, i.e., plying. 3. A British term ...

eyelet

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A series of small holes made to receive a string or tape. A buttonhole stitch is worked around the holes. 2. A type of yarn guide used on a creel. 3. A fabric style with areas of cut-outs ...

dobby

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A mechanical attachment on a loom. A dobby controls the harnesses to permit the weaving of geometric figures. 2. A loom equipped with a dobby. 3. A fabric woven on a dobby loom.

electrical conductivity

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A measure of the ease of transporting electric charge from one point to another in an electric field. 2. The reciprocal of resistivity.

reserve dyeing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A method of dyeing in which one component of a blend or combination fabric is left undyed. The objective is accomplished by the use of dyes that have affinity for the fiber to be colored but not ...

dimethyl terephthalate

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

An intermediate used in theproduction of polyethylene terephthalate, the polymer from which polyester fibers and resins aremade.

frenchback

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric with a corded twill backing of different weave than the face. The backing, which is frequently of inferior yarn, gives added weight, warmth, and stability to the cloth.