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Manufactured fibers
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Manufactured fibers
chelating agent
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A compound that will inactivate a metallic ion by making it an integral part of an inner ring structure. The metal is attached by coordinate links to two or more nonmetal atoms in the same molecule.
color stripper
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A chemical used to remove some or all of the dyestuffs from a fiber, yarn, or fabric so that a dyeing defect can be corrected, a shade lightened, or another color applied.
catalyst
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A chemical that accelerates a reaction. The catalyst is not part of the reaction butincreases the rate at which it takes place.
chlorine retention
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A characteristic of several resins and textile finishes whereby they retain some of the chlorine from bleach. On heating of the goods, the chlorine forms hydrochloric acid, causing tendering of the ...
cushion-back carpet
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A carpet with padding made as an integral part of the backing.
cottage steamer
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A chamber used for batch steaming of printed or dyed textiles. Cloth is looped on “poles” on a special cart which fits into the steamer for processing.
crease
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A break or line in a fabric generally caused by a sharp fold. Creases may be either desirable or undesirable, depending upon the situation. A crease may be intentionally pressed into a fabric by ...
