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Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

Acrylonitrile

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used as a raw material in the manufacture of acrylic polymers and fibers.

Burlap

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A coarse, heavy, plain weave fabric constructed from singles yarn of jute. Used for bags, upholstery lining, in curtains and draperies.

Bandle

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A coarse homespun linen made on narrow hand looms in Ireland.

Triaxial braid

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A braided structure with axial yarns running in the longitudinal direction.

Broken pick

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A broken filling thread in a fabric. Usual caused include too much shuttle tension, weak yarn, or filling coming into contact with a sharp surface.

Bleb

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A blister or bubble on the face of a spinning jet, interrupting the extrusion of the filamentfrom the spinneret hole involved.

Bale

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A bag, sack, square or oblong box, or package into which silk, staple fibers, or tow are compressed. The common shipping and storage package for these fibers.

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