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A man made fiber containing nitrite. Maturing or ripening of alkali cellulose.Steaming of printed fabrics.

The generic name for fibres made from a synthetic linear polymer that consists of at least 85% (m/m) of acrylonitrile units or acrylonitrile copolymers.

Generic name for a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming material is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85 % by weight of acrylonitrile units —CH2CH(CN).

Acrylic fibers are a strong and mouldable plastic that is a thermoplastic. It is easily mouldable once heat is applied and is a good plastic for anything that needs to be crafted.

A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units [-CH2-CH(CN)-] (FTC definition). Acrylic fabrics have low moisture absorbency and dry relatively quickly. In general, acrylic fibers are resistant to the degrading effects of ultraviolet rays in sunlight and to a wide range of chemicals and fumes. They provide warmth in fabrics which are lightweight, soft, and resilient.

This term can refer to either 'seamless knitting' (See Seamless Knitting), or 'welding/bonding technology', which uses a bonding agent to attach two pieces of fabric together, and eliminates the need...

Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) refers to the firmness of a piece of foam. The lab puts a 4" x 15" x 15" piece of foam on a flat surface. Then a round metal plate, 8" in diameter, pushes down on...

Preshrunk is a dry, permanent finish in which the fabric is washed in order to create a more stable fabric. Often this process allows the elasticity to become improved due to an increase in yarn...

This is a winter sports gear worn by sportsmen, which is a two piece suit. The trouser being made with medium width knitted band at the ankles and jackets are quilted with nylon insulation, which...

A method of compressing, shrinking and felting a fabric through the use of moisture heat and mechanical pressure. Usually done on wool and wool blends such as melton. The process often obscure the...