ANTIOXIDANT
An additive that retards the deterioration of a material’s functional and aesthetic properties by reaction with the oxygen in the air. References for this information: Inda Edana
AMORPHOUS
Not crystalline. A random rather than a regular arrangement of chains of molecules within regions of a polymer or fiber. References for this information: Inda Edana
AIR PERMEABILIY(AIRPERM)
The rate at which air flows through a fabric. Also referred to as BREATHABILITY. Often measured in cfm (cubic feet per minute per square foot) or cm3/sec/cm2. References for this…
AIRLAYING, AIRLAIDPROCESS
A nonwoven web forming process that disperses fibers into a fast-moving air stream and condenses them onto a moving screen by means of pressure or vacuum. References for this information:…
AEROSOL
Small particles, solid, semi-solid or liquid, suspended in the air. The diameter of the particles may vary from 100 microns down to 0.02 microns Examples are dust, smoke and fog.…
ABSORPTION
The ability of a fabric to take in moisture – a very important property, which affects many other characteristics such as skin comfort, static build–up, shrinkage, water repellency and wrinkle…
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