PADDING
Applying a liquid or paste to a web by passing it between squeeze rollers or by dipping it in a bath that carries the liquid or paste. References for this…
OPENING
A preliminary operation whereby staple fiber is separated sufficiently from its lap or baled condition so that it can be fed to the web forming part of the process. References…
OLEOPHOBIC
Having an affinity for being wetted by oil or for absorbing oil. References for this information: Inda
OLEOPHILIC
Having an affinity for being wetted by oil or for absorbing oil. References for this information: Inda
OLEFIN FIEBR
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units. Olefin…
NYLON FIBER
A manufactured POLYAMIDE fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long chain synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups (-NH-CO-) as an integral part of the polymer chain. The…
NONWOVEN
A nonwoven is an engineered fibrous assembly, primarily planar, which has been given a designed level of structural integrity by physical and/or chemical means, excluding weaving, knitting or paper making.…