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high-low pile

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A pile construction characterized by the presence of two or more pile heights. High-low pile carpets sometimes combine looped and cut surface yarns.

hessian

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A name for burlap used in the United Kingdom, India, and parts or Europe.

hexamethylenediamine

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1,6-diaminohexane, (H 2 N(CH 2 ) 6 NH 2 ). It is used in the polymerization reaction to form nylon 66.

high density

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A term to describe a material with heavier than normal weight per unit volume.

high modulus

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A term that refers to a material with a higher than normal resistance to deformation.

high ph finish

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A finish, basic in nature rather than acid or neutral, that is applied to yarn or fiber.

high tenacity

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A term to describe a material with a higher than normal tensile strength.

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