GEOTEXTILE
A permeable fabric used in civil engineering construction projects such as paving, dams, embankments and drains for the purpose of soil reinforcement and stabilization, sedimentation control and erosion control, support…
GAS
A fluid having extreme molecular mobility and no fixed dimensions. It diffuses and expands rapidly to occupy the space in which it is contained. It is the vapor or gaseous…
GARNETTING
A process, similar to a carding, used to form a web from textile waste materials and other course, rough fibers. The machine is known as a Garnet. References for this…
FUZZ
Untangled fibers that protrude from a fabric’s surface or yarn. References for this information: Inda
FUSING
Melting or bonding together of fibers or fabrics. References for this information: Inda
FOG
An aerosol of fine liquid or semi-solid droplets in a gas. References for this information: Inda
FOAM BONDING
A form of CHEMICAL BONDING. Binding fibers in a web to form a fabric by applying adhesive in the form of a foam whose bubbles break quickly after being applied.…
FMVSS302
An automotive industry fire resistance standard. It is a horizontal burn test in which the material must either not ignite or self-extinguish within a certain time/distance.
FLOCKING
Short fibers, cut from natural or synthetic fibers, are spread onto a fabric surface coated with adhesive; the fabric is then cured. The flock fiber spreading may be carried out…