ANTIOXIDANT

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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

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AMORPHOUS

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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

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AEROSOL

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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.…

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ABSORPTION

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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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