An adhesive compound applied for the purpose of locking pile yarn tufts into a carpet backing, bonding a secondary backing to a primary backing, increasing the fabric body or stiffness, and...
A fibre made from a synthetic linear polymer obtained by polymerising an unsaturated hydrocarbon (e.g. ethylene CH?-CH? or propylene CH? = CH-CH3) to give a linear saturated hydrocarbon. (See also...
A nonwoven structure made by extruding molten polymer through spinnerets to form fibres. Spunmelt processes are used in the manufacture of spunbond nonwovens, meltblown nonwovens and combinations of...
In the textile industry, the term "lay" refers to the process of spreading and arranging fabric or material in preparation for cutting and sewing. It involves laying out the fabric in a specific...
Toner, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of colorant or dye used to impart color to fabrics or fibers. It is a finely powdered substance composed of pigments, binders, and other additives,...