Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

Novoloid fibre

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A manufactured fibre containing at least 85% by weight of a cross-linked novolac (FTC definition). Novoloid is flame resistant and nonmelting. Its primary use is in flame-protective garments and ...

Creases occurring at regular intervals along a fabric selvage subsequent to a nipping operation such as calendering or padding. Such creases are caused by a loosely wound selvage or improper let-off ...

Nozzle

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. The spout through which something is discharged, i.e., oil in finish application or fibres in web laying. 2. A term sometimes used to refer to spinnerets.

Nylon fibre

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A manufactured fibre in which the fibre forming substance is any long chain synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups (-NH-CO-) as an integral part of the polymer chain (FTC definition). The ...

Nun’s veiling

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A soft, lightweight, plain-weave fabric that usually comes in black and white, nun's veiling is a rather flimsy, open fabric but always of high quality. It may be made from fine woollen yarn or yarns ...

Nucleation

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A process by which crystals are formed. Crystals form initially on minute traces of foreign substances that act as the nucleus, then grow by external addition.