Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

acetylation

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A chemical reaction whereby the acetyl radical is introduced into a compound, as in the conversion of cellulose to cellulose acetate.

blister

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A bulge resulting from separation of coating or laminating material from the basefabric.

A broken, untied warp thread in a fabric. There are numerous causes, such as slubs, knots, improper shuttle alignment, shuttle hitting the warp shed, excessive warp tension, faulty sizing, and rough ...

triaxial braid

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A braided structure with axial yarns running in the longitudinal direction.

broken pick

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A broken filling thread in a fabric. Usual caused include too much shuttle tension, weak yarn, or filling coming into contact with a sharp surface.

bleb

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A blister or bubble on the face of a spinning jet, interrupting the extrusion of the filamentfrom the spinneret hole involved.

bale

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A bag, sack, square or oblong box, or package into which silk, staple fibers, or tow are compressed. The common shipping and storage package for these fibers.