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What is "Wick" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 22-Mar-2023 (1 year, 29 days ago)
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Wick
A woven or a braided narrow fabric or a yarn or a group of yarns that has/have particularly good capillary properties.

Some other terms

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Flat 40
A flat piece of material covered with a special type of CARD CLOTHING, held in a horizontal position on the "flat top" type of CARDING MACHINE. Working in conjunction with a CARDING DRUM, it aids in...
Moire 62
Silk, rayon, or cotton in a plain or crosswise rib weave. It has a watermarked finish that is fairly stiff with body in most cases. It is produced by passing the fabric between engraved cylinders...
Defect 102
a) Article A fault that reduces the ability of the article to perform its intended function or, if it were to appear in a prominent position in the article, would readily be seen and objected to by...
Wickability is a term used in the textile industry to describe the ability of a fabric to quickly and efficiently transport moisture away from the skin. This is achieved through capillary action,...
In textile production, "thick and thin" refers to a specific type of yarn or fabric that intentionally exhibits variations in thickness throughout its structure. This deliberate irregularity creates...

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