Manufactured fibers

Manufactured fibers

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Emulsion spinning

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The process of spinning synthetic polymers in dispersion form, then heating to coalesce the dispersed particles. Normally a matrix polymer provides support until coalescence is completed.

Entering

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The process of threading each warp yarn on a loom beam through a separate drop wire, heddle, and reed space in preparation for weaving. This process may be done by hand or by a semiautomatic ...

Dry forming

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

The production of fibre webs by methods that do not use water or other liquids, i.e., air-laying or carding.

The ratio between the weight or length of fibre fed into various machines and that delivered from the machines in spun yarn manufacture. It represents the reduction in bulk and weight of stock, one ...

Colorimeter

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A device that specifies colour by measuring the intensities of the three primary colours that compose the colour under study. 2. An instrument for measuring the concentration of a known substance ...

Can

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A cylindrical container, about 3 feet high and 10 to 12 inches in diameter, that is used to collect sliver delivered by a card, drawing frame, etc.

Chambray

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

1. A plain woven-spun fabric, almost square (i.e., 80 x 76), with a coloured warp and a white filling. Lightweight chambrays are used for shirts, dresses, and children's clothes. 2. A similar but ...