POLYETHYLENE FIBER
A manmade fiber made of polyethylene, usually in monofilament form although work has been done on continuous filament yarns and staple. It represents the highest tensile strength to mass ratio…
POLYAMIDE
crystalline polymers typically produced by the condensation of a diacid and a diamine. The reason these fibers are so popular are because of their excellent mechanical properties, strength, fatigue resistance,…
POINT BONDING
Using heat and pressure in a discrete predetermined pattern to bind thermoplastic fibers to form a nonwoven fabric. References for this information: Inda Edana
PLIES
Layers of web, fabric or components of a laminate. References for this information: Inda Edana
PLASTICISER
Chemical that imparts flexibility, stretch and workability to a fabric or a plastic. References for this information: Inda Edana
PLASTIC
A polymer with its additives. Also, the ability to be deformed and molded. References for this information: Inda Edana
PLASMA
A gas of positive ions and free electrons with approximately equal positive and negative charges.
PILLING
The tendency of fibers to come loose from a fabric surface and form balled or matted particles of fiber. References for this information: Inda Edana
PIGMENT
A colored or white substance that is insoluble and finely divided. Used to color or to deluster a fiber, fabric or plastic. References for this information: Inda Edana
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