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copolymer
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A polymer composed of a combination of more that one monomer (usually two). Copolymers are the basis of some manufactured fibers.
calico
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A plain, closely woven, inexpensive cloth, usually cotton or a cotton/manufactured fiber blend, characteristically having figured patterns on a white or contrasting background. Calico is typically ...
chiffon
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A plain weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made from fine, highly twisted yarns. It is usually a square fabric, i.e., having approximately the same number of ends and picks and the same ...
combination yarn
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A piled yarn containing two or more yarns that vary in fiber composition, content, and/or twist level; or plied yarn composed of both filament yarn and spun yarn.
corkscrew twist
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A place in yarn or cord where uneven twist gives a corkscrew-like appearance.
cut pile
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A pile surface obtained by cutting the loops of yarn in a tufted or woven carpet.
cast coating
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A method by which resinous materials such as vinyl are coated onto a fabric and cured by heated casting drums.
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