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Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

bobbin

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A cylindrical or slightly tapered barrel, with or without flanges, for holding slubbings, rovings, or yarns.

beam

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A cylinder of wood or metal, usually with a circular flange on each end, on which warp yarns are wound for slashing, weaving, and warp knitting.

stitch bonding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A bonding technique for nonwovens in which the fibers are connected by stitches sewn or knitted through the web. Also known as quilting.

acrylonitrile

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used as a raw material in the manufacture of acrylic polymers and fibers.

burlap

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A coarse, heavy, plain weave fabric constructed from singles yarn of jute. Used for bags, upholstery lining, in curtains and draperies.

bandle

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A coarse homespun linen made on narrow hand looms in Ireland.

antichlor

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A chemical, such as sodium thiosulfate, used to remove excess chlorine after bleaching.

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