- Industry: Textiles
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In fibers, a graphic or tabular presentation of the proportion or percentage (by number or by weight) of fibers having different lengths.
Industry:Textiles
A viscous, sweet, colorless liquid, (CH<sub>2</sub>OHCH<sub>2</sub>OH). Principal uses are as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyester fibers and as automobile antifreeze.
Industry:Textiles
A three-phase reaction system consisting of monomer, an aqueous phase containing the initiator, and colloidal particles of polymer. Polymerization takes place in the colloidal phase. The process enables the production of very high molecular weights at increased polymerization rates. Only applicable to addition polymers.
Industry:Textiles
A suspension of finely divided liquid droplets in a second liquid, i.e., oil in water or vice versa.
Industry:Textiles
A term that refers to a material with a higher than normal resistance to deformation.
Industry:Textiles
A term to describe a material with a higher than normal tensile strength.
Industry:Textiles
Although the terms carbon and graphite are used interchangeably to describe these fibers, graphite fibers are more accurately defined as fibers that are 99+% carbonized while the term carbon is used for any fiber carbonized to 93 to 95% or more.
Industry:Textiles
A firm, glossy, Jacquard-patterned fabric that may be made from linen, cotton, rayon, silk, or a combination of these with various manufactured fibers. Similar to brocade, but flatter and reversible, damask is used for napkins, tablecloths, draperies, and upholstery.
Industry:Textiles
A firm 2 x 1 or 3 x 1 twill-weave fabric, often having a whitish tinge, obtained by using white filling yarns with colored warp yarns. Heavier weight denims, usually blue or brown, are used for dungarees, work clothes, and men’s and women’s sportswear. Lighter weight denims with softer finish are made in a variety of colors and patterns and are used for sportswear and draperies.
Industry:Textiles
A dyeing operation in which the aqueous dyebaths are maintained at temperatures greater than 100°C by use of pressurized equipment. Used for many manufactured fibers.
Industry:Textiles
