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Manufactured fibers
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Neutron-absorbing fibre
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
Polyethylene fibre modified with boron used in the nuclear industry for reducing neutron transmission.
Ninon
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
A lightweight fabric of silk or manufactured fibres made in a plain weave with an open mesh. Used for curtains and evening wear.
Nip
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
1. The line or area of contact between two contiguous rollers. 2. A defect in yarn consisting of a thin place.
Off-square
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
1. A term to describe the difference between the percentage of warp crimp and the percentage of filling crimp. 2. A term referring to a fabric in which the number of ends and the number of picks ...
Net
Textiles; Manufactured fibers
An open fabric made by knotting the intersections of thread, cord, or wires to form meshes. Net can be made by hand or machine in a variety of mesh sizes and weights matched to varying end uses, ...
