Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

Industry: Textiles

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Manufactured fibers

Elongation

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The deformation in the direction of load caused by a tensile force. Elongation is measured in units of length (e.g., millimeters, inches) or calculated as a percentage of the original specimen ...

Dip penetration

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The degree of saturation through a tyre cord after impregnation with anadhesive.

Elastic recovery

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The degree to which fibers, yarn, or cord returns to its original size and shape after deformation from stress.

Piece dyeing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The dyeing of fabrics "in the piece," i.e., in fabric form after weaving or knitting as opposed to dyeing in the form of yarn or stock.

Yarn dyeing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The dyeing of yarn before the fabric is woven or knit. Yarn can be dyed in the form of skeins, muff, packages, cheeses, cakes, chain-wraps, and beams.