Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

metier twist

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The amount of twist present in yarn wound at the metier.

metier

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A spinning machine for producing manufactured fibers. The bank of cells or compartments and associated equipment used in the dry spinning of fibers, such as cellulose acetate and cellulose ...

metering pump

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A positive displacement device that pumps a measured amount of polymer solution to the spinnerets.

metallic fiber

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A manufactured fiber composed of metal, plastic-coated metal, metal-coated plastic, or a core completely covered by metal (FTC definition). They are available in “yarn” form as well as in staple ...

mesh fabrics

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A broad term for fabric characterized by open spaces between the yarns. Mesh fabrics may be woven, knit, lace, net, crochet, etc.

melting point

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The temperature at which the solid and liquid states of a substance are in equilibrium; generally, the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid.