Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Contributors in Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

1. A product added to a dyebath to promote the dyeing of hydrophobic manufactured fibres and characterised by affinity for, and ability to swell, the fiber. 2. A moving holder for a package of yarn ...

Creel

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A framework arranged to hold slivers, rovings, or yarns so that many ends can be withdrawn smoothly and evenly without tangling. 2. A similar device used to aggregate sub-tows to tows in ...

Directionally oriented fabrics

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Rigid fabric constructions containing inlaid warpor fill yarns held in place by a warp-knit structure. Used in geotextiles, coated fabrics,composites, etc.

Delustering

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Subduing or dulling the natural lustre of a textile material by chemical or physical means. The term often refers to the use of titanium dioxide or other white pigments as delustrants in textile ...

Dyes

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Substances that add colour to textiles. They are incorporated into the fibre by chemical reaction, absorption, or dispersion. Dyes differ in their resistance to sunlight, perspiration, washing, ...