Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

hydroscopic

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Having the ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. All fibers have this property in varying degrees.

hysteresis

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. In tire cord, a measurement of work lost through heat during dynamic operation. 2. In tensile testing, loss of linear recovery following repeated loading and relaxation.

methenamine pill test

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A test for the flame resistance of carpets or rugs in which a methenamine tablet is ignited on a test sample under controlled conditions and the size of the burn hole is measured.

mushroom apparel flammability test

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

This test method involves igniting a cylinder of fabric around a core containing heat sensors and measuring the rate of heat transfer from the burning material to the sensor.

hydroentangling

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Process for forming a fabric by mechanically wrapping and knotting fibers in a web through the use of high-velocity jets or curtains of water.

hybrid yarn

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

In aerospace textiles, a yarn having more than one component.

hybrid fabric

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Fabric for composite manufacture in which two or more different yarns are used in the fabric construction. This provides design flexibility to meet performance requirements and controls cost by ...