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Manufactured fibers
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Manufactured fibers
Drying cylinders
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Any of a number of heated revolving cylinders for drying fabric or yarn. They are arranged either vertically or horizontally in sets, with the number varying according to the material to be dried. ...
Draw-frame blends
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Blends of fibres made at the draw frame by feeding in ends of appropriate card sliver. This method is used when blend uniformity is not a critical factor.
Elastomers
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Synthetic polymers having properties of natural rubber such as high stretchability and recovery.
Ingrain
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Term used to describe yarn or stock that is dyed in two or more shades prior to knitting or weaving to create blended colour effects in fabrics.
Dynamic adhesion
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
The ability of a cord-to-rubber bond to resist degradation resulting from flexure.
Extensibility
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
The ability of a materiel to undergo elongation on the application of force.
Epoxy resin
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
In textiles, a compound used in durable-press applications for white fabrics. It provides chlorine resistance but causes loss of tensile strength.
