In textile manufacturing, a Garnett machine is a type of textile processing machine used for carding and recycling fibers. The primary function of a Garnett machine is to convert textile waste, such...
Diaper a fabric with a distinctive pattern; a rich silk fabric; a soft usually white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths or towels. A basic garment for infants consisting of a folder cloth...
Obstructive airway disease in people who work with unprocessed cotton, flax, or hemp; caused by reaction to material in the dust and thought to include endotoxin from bacterial contamination....
Conjugate fiber, also known as bicomponent fiber, is a type of synthetic fiber that is composed of two or more chemically distinct polymers extruded together to form a single filament or fiber. The...
Generic term for any synthetic fiber finer than silk. Fabrics made with micro fibers are soft, lightweight, breathable and durable. Currently popular in outdoor activewear. Fibers made using...