Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

dropped stitches

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A defect in knit cloth characterized by recurrent cuts in one or more wales of a length of cloth.

doctor streak

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A defect in printed fabrics consisting of a wavy white or colored streak in the warp direction. It is caused by a damaged or improperly set doctor blade on the printing machine.

extraction

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Removal of one substance from another, often accomplished by means of a solvent.

dry cleaning

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Removing dirt and stains from fabrics or garments by processing in organic solvents (chlorinated hydrocarbons or mineral spirits).

directionally oriented fabrics

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Rigid fabric constructions containing inlaid warpor fill yarns held in place by a warp-knit structure. Used in geotextiles, coated fabrics,composites, etc.

divided threadline extrusion

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Spinning of two separate threadlines from one spinneret.

delustering

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Subduing or dulling the natural luster of a textile material by chemical or physical means. The term often refers to the use of titanium dioxide or other white pigments as delustrants in textile ...