COVER, COVERAGE
The degree to which a fabric hides an underlying structure. References for this information: https://www.inda.org/about-nonwovens/nonwovens-glossary-of-terms/ https://www.edana.org/glossary
COTTON FIBER
A unicellular, natural fiber composed of an almost pure cellulose. As taken from plants, the fiber is found in lengths of 8 mm – 50 mm. For marketing, the fibers…
CORONA CHARGE
An electrostatic charge applied to some filter media to increase the initial filtration properties of the filter. References for this information: Inda
COPOLYMER
A polymer chain made up of monomeric units from more than one monomer, e.g. vinyl acetate / ethylene polymers. References for this information: Inda Edana
CONVERTER
An organization that manufactures finished products from fabrics supplied in rolls; or provides intermediate processing steps such as slitting, dyeing and printing. References for this information: Inda Edana
CONTINUOUS FILAMENT
A fiber of unending length, usually made by extruding a plastic or polymer solution through a hole in a die called a spinneret. References for this information: Inda Edana
COMPOSITE MATERIAL
Combination of two or more distinct materials having a recognizable interface between them. References for this information: Inda Edana
COHESION
The resistance of like materials to be separated from one another. Examples are: The tendency of fibers to adhere to each other during processing, the resistance of a web to…
COATING
Application of a liquid or powder to one or both surfaces of a fabric, which is followed by drying and winding. References for this information: Inda Edana