What is "Asbestos" - Definition & Explanation
A non-metallic mineral fiber which is not flammable. The fiber is woven into fabrics and used for theater curtains, ironing board covers, potholders, and other cloths where flameproof and heatproof protection is needed.
A strong and incombustible fiber widely used in the past for fireproofing and insulation. The small, buoyant fibers are easily inhaled or swallowed, causing a number of serious diseases including: asbestosis, a chronic disease of the lungs that makes breathing more and more difficult; cancer; and mesothelioma, a cancer (specific to asbestos exposure) of the membranes that line the chest and abdomen.
Some more terms: Pebble EffectPebble effect fabric with a rough, granite-like, irregular or pebble effect on the face of the fabric. Most often, the fabric is some type of crepe...
Looms Major Motions
These are shedding, picking, and beating-up. Minor motions on looms are the take-up, let-off, and pattern. The first three motions are linked together as follows:
a. Shedding Motion: The...
Dye
A colorant that has substantively (q.v.) for a substrate, either inherent or induced by...
Glass cloth
It is a fabric made of cotton or linen. The cloth is used exclusively for cleaning of glass ware...
Artificial laminate
A surface of plastic, foil or paper printed with a wood grain pattern and bonded to a composite such as particleboard or medium density....
Companies for Asbestos: If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in
Asbestos.