Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Manufactured fibers

Muff

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A loose skein of textured yarn prepared for dyeing or bulking. In the bulking operation, the yarn contracts and the resulting skein resembles a muff.

Monomer

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The simple, unpolymerized form of a compound from which a polymer can be made.

Needle bed

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

Flat metal plate with slots at regular intervals in which the knitting needles slide on the knitting machine.

Natural fibre

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A class name for various genera of fibres (including filaments) of (1) animal (i.e., silk and wool); (2) mineral (i.e., asbestos); or (3) vegetable origin (i.e., cotton, flax, jute, and ramie).

Mussiness

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fabric defect on the surface that is characterised by undesirable unevenness caused by many minor deformations. Mussiness is independent of the presence of soil.

Nainsook

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A fine, lightweight, plain-weave fabric, usually of combed cotton. The fabric is often mercerized to produce lustre and is finished soft. Nainsook is chiefly used for infants' wear, lingerie, and ...