Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

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.

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.