Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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orientation

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In linear polymeric structures, the degree of parallelism of the chain molecules.

orifice

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Generally, an opening. Used specifically to refer to the small holes in spinnerets through which the polymer flows in the manufacture of fibers.

organize yarn

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Two or more threads twisted in the singles and then plied in the reverse direction. The number of turns per inch in the singles and in the ply is usually in the range of 10 to 20 turns. Organzine ...

organza

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A stiff, thin, plain weave fabric made of silk, nylon, acrylic, or polyester, organza is used primarily in evening and wedding attire for women.

organdy

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A very thin, transparent, stiff, wiry, muslin fabric used for dresses, neckwear, trimmings, and curtains. Swiss organdy is chemically treated and keeps its crisp, transparent finish through many ...

optical properties

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A general term used to refer to the relations of yarn or fibers with light. It includes such parameters as birefringence, refractive index, reflectance, optical density, etc.

optimum twist

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In spun yarns, a term to describe the amount of twist that gives the maximum breaking strength or the maximum bulk at strength levels acceptable for weaving or knitting.