Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

cross-section

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The shape of an individual filament when cut at right angles to its axis.Normal shapes for manufactured fibers vary, e.g., round (nylon, polyester, polypropylene, andsome acrylics), serrated or ...

crocking

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The rubbing-off of dye from a fabric as a result of insufficient dye penetration or fixation, the use of improper dyes or dyeing methods, or insufficient washing and treatment after the dyeing ...

course

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The row of loops or stitches running across a knit fabric, corresponding to the filling in woven fabrics.

chromaticity

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The quality of color expressed as a function of wavelength and purity.

The process of passing a fabric through a solution of resin or elastomer, then through squeeze rolls to remove excess and leave a thin surface layer on the base fabric. In this process, both sides ...