Glossary

POLYETHYLENE FIBER

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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…

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POLYAMIDE

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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,…

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POINT BONDING

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Using heat and pressure in a discrete predetermined pattern to bind thermoplastic fibers to form a nonwoven fabric. References for this information: Inda Edana

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PLIES

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Layers of web, fabric or components of a laminate. References for this information: Inda Edana

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PLASTICISER

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Chemical that imparts flexibility, stretch and workability to a fabric or a plastic. References for this information: Inda Edana

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PLASTIC

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A polymer with its additives. Also, the ability to be deformed and molded. References for this information: Inda Edana

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PLASMA

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A gas of positive ions and free electrons with approximately equal positive and negative charges.

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PILLING

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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

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PIGMENT

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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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