Downproof is a term used in the textile industry to describe a fabric's ability to prevent the escape of down feathers or fill from bedding, garments, or other textile products. It refers to a...
The generic name for fibres made from a synthetic linear polymer of ethylene and that has the structure:
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The two types of commercial production are:
a) high-density polyethylene *HDPE),...
A finishing process in which a substance - like rubber, resin or synthetic compounds - covers the fabric on one or both sides. Polyurethane is a common coating for outerwear. Coating typically aids...
A short, lightweight, cotton-like, vegetable fiber found in the seed pods of the Bombocaceae tree. Because of its brittle quality, it is generally not spun. However, its buoyancy and moisture...
A type of knitted fabric construction in which the yarns are formed into stitches in a lengthwise manner. Warp knits are generally less elastic than weft knits. Common examples of warp knits are...