Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

combed sliver

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A continuous band of untwisted fiber, relatively free of short fibers and trash, produced by combing card sliver.

cable twist

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A construction of thread, yarn, cord, or rope in which each successive twist is in the direction opposite the preceding twists; i.e., and S/Z/S or Z/S/Z construction.

cone

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A conical package of yarn, usually wound on a disposable paper core.

choked coiler

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A condition in carding or drawing in which sliver is either puffy, badly condensed, or very uneven, leading to overloading of the coiler trumpets and causing work stoppage.

ciré

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A brilliant patent leather effect produced by application of wax, heat, and pressure.

chevron

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A broad term applied to prints in zigzag stripes or to herringbone weaves.

cellulose

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A carbohydrate which is the chief component of the cell walls of plants.Cellulose is found in wood and in cotton, linen, jute, hemp, and all of the bast, leaf, and stemfibers. It is a basic raw ...