Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Benzene

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A volatile, flammable, colourless liquid hydrocarbon, (C 6 H 6 ), used as an illuminant, a solvent for fats and resins, a raw material in dye synthesis, and the hydrocarbon source for many ...

Spray bonding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A process of binding fibres into a nonwoven fabric involving the spray application of a fabric binder.

Saturation bonding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A process of binding fibres into a nonwoven fabric by soaking the web with an adhesive.

Print bonding

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A process of binding fibres into a nonwoven fabric by applying an adhesive in a discrete pattern.

Beetling

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A process in which round-thread linen or cotton fabric is pounded to give a flat effect. Beetled linen damask has an increased lustre and a leather-like texture. Beetling is also used to give a ...

A soft, flimsy, loose-textured, plain weave cloth most frequently used in flags. Bunting was originally made from cotton or worsted yarns, but today's flags are made primarily from nylon or acrylic ...

Batting

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A soft, bulky assembly of fibers, usually carded. Battings are sold in sheets or rolls and used for warm interlinings, comforter stuffings, and other thermal or resiliency applications.