Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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caprolactam

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A white, crystalline, cyclic amide (C6H11NO) which yields ε-amino-caproic acid on hydrolysis and is used as a raw material in the manufacture of nylon 6.

cabled yarn

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A yarn formed by twisting together two or more plied yarns.

chafed end

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A warp end that has been abraded during processing. It generally appears as a dull yarn often containing broken filaments.

challis

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A very soft, lightweight, plain-weave fabric, usually printed with a delicate floral pattern. The name is derived from the Anglo-Indian term “shalee” meaning soft.

clo

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A unit of thermal resistance. The insulation needed to keep an individual producing heat at the rate of 58W/m2 comfortable of 21°C air temperature with air movement of 0.1 m/s. One clo is roughly ...

A unicellular, natural fiber composed of almost pure cellulose. As taken from plants, the fiber is found in lengths of 3/8 to 2 inches. For marketing, the fibers are graded and classed for length, ...