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Manufactured fibers
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Manufactured fibers
ball mill
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A standard method of reducing water-insoluble substances such as pigments or dyestuffs to a fine state of division. It consists of a cylinder, rotating on an axis, partly filled with steel balls, ...
chalkiness
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
1. A dull, whitened appearance sometimes associated with certain extra-dull colors. 2. A fillingwise fabric defect observed as bands varying luster or sheen.
colorimeter
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
1. A device that specifies color by measuring the intensities of the three primary colors that compose the color under study. 2. An instrument for measuring the concentration of a known substance in ...
can
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A cylindrical container, about 3 feet high and 10 to 12 inches in diameter, that is used to collect sliver delivered by a card, drawing frame, etc.
chambray
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
1. A plain woven-spun fabric, almost square (i.e., 80 x 76), with a colored warp and a white filling. Lightweight chambrays are used for shirts, dresses, and children’s clothes. 2. A similar but ...
warping
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
The operation of winding warp yarns onto a beam usually in preparation for slashing, weaving, or warp knitting.
adhesive activated yarns
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Yarns treated by the fiber manufacturer to promote better adhesion to another material such as rubber and/or to allow easier processing.
