Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

In the production of polyethylene terephthalate, the process in which ethylene glycol is reacted with terephthalic acid to form bis-β-hydroxyethyl terephthalate monomer with the generation of water ...

draw-texturing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In the manufacture of thermoplastic fibers, the simultaneous process of drawing to increase molecular orientation and imparting crimp to increase bulk.

epoxy resin

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In textiles, a compound used in durable-press applications for white fabrics. It provides chlorine resistance but causes loss of tensile strength.

elastic limit

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In strength and stretch testing, the load below which the specimen shows elasticity and above which it shows permanent deformation.

downgrade

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In quality control, the lowering of the grade and/or value of a product due to the presence of defects.

distribution length

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In fibers, a graphic or tabular presentation of the proportion or percentage (by number or by weight) of fibers having different lengths.

dielectric breakdown voltage

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In an electrical insulating material, the voltage at which electrical breakdown occurs, i.e., the voltage at which current will flow and/or the material melts.