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Manufactured fibers
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Manufactured fibers
draw-sizing
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A system linking draw-warping and sizing in a continuous process. A typical system includes the following elements: (1) creel, (2) eyelet board, (3) warp-draw machine, (4) intermingler, (5) tension ...
delustrant
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A substance that can be used to dull the luster of a manufactured fiber. Often a pigment such as titanium dioxide.
emulsion
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A suspension of finely divided liquid droplets in a second liquid, i.e., oil in water or vice versa.
drill
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A strong denim-like material with a diagonal 2 x 1 weave running toward the left selvage. Drill is often called khaki when it is dyed that color.
drop wires
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A stop-motion device utilizing metal wires suspended from warp or creeled yarns. When a yarn breaks, the wire drops, activation the switch that stops the machine.
developing
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A stage in dyeing or printing in which leuco compounds, dyes, or dye intermediates are converted to the final, stable state or shade.
dimity
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A sheer, thin, spun cloth that sometimes has cords or stripes woven in. It is used for aprons, pinafores, and many types of dress goods.
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