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Relaxation Shrinkage
A shrinkage induced by the relaxation of strains present in a textile.
NOTE:
Strains of a temporary nature can be relaxed to a varied degree, e.g. by steam pressing or by immersion in...
Flannelette
Flannelette is a soft cotton fabric with a nap on one...
Manila
A type of fiber obtained from the leaves of the abacá, a relative of the banana. It is mostly used for pulping for a range of uses, including specialty papers and once used mainly to make Manila...
Sock
A sock is a baglike covering for the foot and/or lower leg, which is designed to:
ease chafing between the foot and footwear
keep feet warm
absorb sweat from the feet.
Sock lengths vary, from....