BICOMPONENT FIBERS
Fibers consisting of two polymeric compounds arranged in a core-sheath (concentric or eccentric) or a side by side or a matrix or ‘islands in the sea’ configuration, chosen to ensure…
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
References for this information: https://www.inda.org/about-nonwovens/nonwovens-glossary-of-terms/
WORKERS
Rolls in the carding process that comb out and disperse the fiber bundles. References for this information: Edana
WOOD PULP
Cellulosic fibers used to make viscose rayon, paper and the absorbent cores of products such as diapers, sanitary towels and adult incontinence products. References for this information: Inda Edana
WICKING
Transport of liquid within an absorbent fabric, along the thickness of the fabric and within the plane of the fabric. References for this information: Inda Edana
WINDOW, WINDOWY
Inconsistent coverage of fibers in a nonwoven web. See also CLOUDY.
WET STRENGTH
The resistance of a fabric to being torn when it is wet. Usually compared to its strength when dry. References for this information: Inda Edana
WETLAID NONWOVENS
Wetlaid web bonded by one or more techniques to provide fabric integrity. References for this information: Inda Edana
WETLAID
A fiber web produced by the wetlaying technique. References for this information: Inda Edana
WETLAYING
Forming a web from an aqueous dispersion of fibers by applying modified paper making techniques. References for this information: Edana