In the realm of textiles, the term "twist" refers to a fundamental characteristic of yarn and thread. It denotes the spiral arrangement of fibers around a central axis, resulting in the formation of...
The generic name for fibres made from a synthetic linear polymer that contains, in the chain, at least 85% (m/m) of an ester of a dihydric alcohol and terphthalic acid, e.g....
refers to the application of material such as plastic resin, wax, oil, varnish or lacquer to the surface of the fabric. Application methods include dipping, spraying, brushing, calendering or knife...
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....
Dry-laid is a term used in the textile industry to describe a nonwoven fabric manufacturing process. The dry-laid process involves the use of a web of fibers that are laid down in a specific pattern,...