ISOTROPIC
Having the same physical properties in every direction in the plane of a fabric. It is related to the random distribution of the fibers. References for this information: Inda Edana
INTERFACING (INTERLINING)
A nonwoven used in garments to provide weight, support and stiffness. References for this information: Inda Edana
INITIAL MODULUS
The amount of deformation that is caused by a small stress. Materials with a high modulus, often called stiff or hard materials, deform or deflect very little in the presence…
INSTRON TENSILE TESTER
High precision electronic test equipment that measures the elongation or shortening of materials while forces such as pulling or compression are applied. References for this information: Inda Edana
INDUSTRIAL FABRICS
Materials for non-apparel and non-decorative uses. Examples are wipes, cable wrap and geotextiles. References for this information: Inda Edana
IMPINGEMENT
The process in which particles are removed from an airstream because of the inertia. As an air containing particle flows toward a filter fiber or other collecting surface, the particle…
IGNITION
The beginning of combustion. References for this information: Inda
HYDROSCOPIC, HYGROSCOPIC
The ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere, a property that fibers have in varying degrees. References for this information: Inda
HYDROPHOBIC
Lacking the affinity for being wetted by water or for absorbing water. References for this information: Inda Edana
HYDROPHYILIC
Having an affinity for being wetted by water or for absorbing water.