The device (similar to a showerhead) which forms strands of filament as molten polymer is pumped through. It is at this stage that the fiber cross section, fiber size and the number of filaments in a...
In the textile industry, a lease refers to the process of partially or fully removing sizing agents and other impurities from the surface of a fabric prior to further processing. Sizing agents, such...
a) Knitting
A term in general use in the knitting industry, and applied to mechanisms for selection of knitting elements.
b) Weaving
A shedding (q.v.) mechanism (attached to the loom) that...
Intarsia is a textile technique that involves the intricate inlaying of different colored yarns or fabric pieces to create decorative patterns or pictorial designs. It is commonly used in knitting,...
The combing process is an additional step beyond carding. In this process the fibers are arranged in a highly parallel form, and additional short fibers are removed, producing high quality yarns with...