COFORM

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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

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CLOUDY WEB

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An uneven or irregular web that gives a cloud-like appearance. Also referred to as WINDOWS. References for this information: Inda Edana

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CHEMICAL BONDING

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A method of bonding webs of fibers by chemical agents that may include adhesives and solvents. The process may entail one or more of the following methods: impregnation, spraying, printing…

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CFM

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Cubic Feet per Minute. Technically, Cubic Feet per Minute per Square Foot. Unit of measure for quantifying airflow through a filter media.

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CELLULOSIC FIBERS

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Made from plants that produce fibrous products based on polymers of the cellulose molecule. Cotton plants produce separate cellulose fibers, whereas wood pulp is made by mechanically and/or chemically separating…

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CARTRIDGE FILTER

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Pleated filter Media wrapped around an inside core. The performance is affected by the number of pleats perinch or centimeter, the type of material used and the size of the…

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CARDED NONWOVEN

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Made from a variety of fibers, including rayon and polyester, with ranging fiber lengths. This is done to provide fabric integrity. References for this information: Applications of Nonwovens in Technical…

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CARDING

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A process for making fibrous webs in which the fibers are aligned essentially parallel to each other in the direction in which the machine produces the web (machine direction). References…

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CARD

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A machine designed to separate fibers and remove impurities; align and deliver them to be laid down as a web or to be further separated and fed to an airlaid…

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CALENDERING

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A mechanical finishing process used to laminate or to produce special surface features such as high luster, glazing and embossed patterns. References for this information: Inda Edana

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