Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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blanket

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

An unquilted bedding fabric designed primarily to provide thermal insulation.

acetic anhydride

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Anhydrous acetic acid ((CH 3 CO) 2 O). It is used in the acetylation process in the manufacture of cellulose acetate.

bast fiber

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Any of certain strong, woody fibers used in making rope, cordage etc.

bleaching

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Any of several processes to remove the natural and artificial impurities in fabrics to obtain clear whites for finished fabric or in preparation for dyeing and finishing.

atactic polymer

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A type of polymer molecule in which substituent groups or atoms are arranged randomly above and below the backbone chain of atoms, when the latter are all in the same plane (e.g., in polypropylene).

boron fiber

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A vapor-deposited filament made by depositing boron on a heated tungsten wire. These fibers are being developed for use in aircraft and space applications. They can be woven into fabrics.

A variation of the plain weave in which two or more warp and filling threads are woven side by side to resemble a plaited basket. Fabrics have a loose construction and a flat appearance and are used ...