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Textiles

Any cloth, woven or knitted fabric; especially the raw materials that are used to make clothing.

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flake

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

As used by Celanese, a term that refers to the granular form in which cellulose acetate and triacetate polymers exist prior to dissolving or feeding into the extrusion or molding ...

fixation

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The process of setting a dye after dyeing of printing, usually by steaming or other heat treatment.

finishing bar

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A noticeable streak across the entire width of a fabric, usually caused by machine stoppage during processing.

finishing spot

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A discolored area on a fabric caused by foreign material such as dirt, grease, or rust.

fire-blocking layer

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric layer composed of fibers with flame-retardant properties used in aircraft seat cushions and other upholstery constructions to decrease the overall flammability of the ...

fines

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Particles or dust of polymer formed during the process of cutting to produce chip.

finger mark

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A defect of woven fabrics that is seen as an irregular spot showing variation in picks per inch for a limited width. Causes are spreading of warp ends while the loom is in motion ...