Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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natural fiber

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A class name for various genera of fibers (including filaments) of (1) animal (i.e., silk and wool); (2) mineral (i.e., asbestos); or (3) vegetable origin (i.e., cotton, flax, jute, and ramie).

mussiness

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric defect on the surface that is characterized by undesirable unevenness caused by many minor deformations. Mussiness is independent of the presence of soil.

nainsook

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fine, lightweight, plain-weave fabric, usually of combed cotton. The fabric is often mercerized to produce luster and is finished soft. Nainsook is chiefly used for infants’ wear, lingerie, and ...

narrow fabric

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Any nonelastic woven fabric, 12 inches or less in width, having a selvage on either side, except ribbon and seam binding.

napping

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A finishing process that raises the surface fibers of a fabric by means of passage over rapidly revolving cylinders covered with metal points or teasel burrs. Outing, flannel, and wool broadcloth ...