Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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preform

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. Fabrics that have been stacked in multiple layers and bonded with a stitching yarn or by other means. The preform may be cut into a shape for subsequent molding into a composite part. 2. A ...

preconditioning

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Bringing a sample or specimen of textile material to a relatively low moisture content (approximate equilibrium in an atmosphere between 5 and 25% relative humidity) prior to conditioning in a ...

Of an insulating material, the ratio of the power in watts dissipated in a capacitor in which the material is dielectric, to the product of the sinusoidal voltage and current expressed in effective ...

potash

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A common name for potassium or potassium compounds. Generally used to mean potassium carbonate.

diagonal flame test

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In this test for flame resistance, a specimen is mounted at a 45° angle and exposed to an open flame for a specific time. This test measures the ease of ignition and rate of burning of the samples.

drainage fabrics

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Fabrics used as filter media or separators in subsurface drainage systems. The fabric is installed around the drainage pipe, or coarse stone in the drain; it allows water to pass freely from the ...

end uses

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Glass fiber is used for heat and electrical insulation, filter cloth in the chemical and dye industries, reinforcing belts in tires, novelty fabrics, tablecloths, and fireproof draperies. Because of ...