Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Industry: Textiles

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Manufactured fibers

Chip

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. The form of polymer feedstock used in fibre production. 2. The feedstock for a pulp digestor. 3. A defect in a nonwoven fabric.

Commercial weight

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. In natural fibers, the dry weight of fibres or yarns plus the commercial moisture regain. 2. In manufactured fibers, the dry weight of staple spun yarns or filament yarns after scouring by ...

Choked coiler

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A condition in carding or drawing in which sliver is either puffy, badly condensed, or very uneven, leading to overloading of the coiler trumpets and causing work stoppage.

Ciré

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A brilliant patent leather effect produced by application of wax, heat, and pressure.

Chevron

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A broad term applied to prints in zigzag stripes or to herringbone weaves.

Chenille

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A yarn with a fuzzy pile protruding from all sides, cut from a woven chenille weft fabric. Chenille yarns are made from all fibers, and they are used as filling in fabrics and for embroidery, ...

Cardigan

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A modification of the rib-knitting stitch to allow tucking on one (half cardigan) or both(full cardigan) sets of needles. 2. A sweater that buttons down the front.