Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

average stiffness

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The ratio of change in stress to change in strain between two points on a stress-strain diagram, particularly the points of zero stress and breaking stress.

acid resistance

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The property of withstanding contact or treatment with any acids normally encountered in use. The type of acid should be stated (i.e., organic or inorganic).

antisoiling properties

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The properties of textile materials whereby they resist deposition of dirt and stains.

point bonding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The process of binding thermoplastic fibers into a nonwoven fabric by applying heat and pressure so that a discrete pattern of fiber bonds is formed. Also called spot bonding.

braiding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The intertwining of three or more strands to make a cord. The strand form a regular diagonal pattern down the length of the cord.

The porosity or the ease with which air passes through material. Air permeability determines such factors as the wind resistance of sailcloth, the air resistance of parachute cloth, and the efficacy ...