TORQUE
The moment of a system of forces tending to cause rotation. References for this information: Edana
TOLERANCE
The permitted variation in the measurement of specified property, such as weight, strength, color, etc., that is being observed in a test method. References for this information: Inda
TITATNIUM DIOXIDE
A natural chemical compound (TiO2) often used to pigment polymers in the spinning process to add whiteness. References for this information: Inda
THROUGH-AIR BONDING
A bonding system that that uses high temperature air to fuse the web’s fibers. There are two basic systems: blowing hot air through the web in a conveyor oven or…
THREAD
A spun-out filament. A thin structure of twisted yarns. References for this information: Edana
THICKNESS
The dimension of a sheet or lamina measured perpendicular to the plane of the sheet under a specific pressure. References for this information: Inda Edana
THERMOSET
Polymeric materials that become intractably hardened by exposure to heat and/or catalyst action. References for this information: Inda Edana
THERMOPLASTIC
Polymeric materials that have a melting temperature and can flow or be formed into desired shapes on the application of heat at or below the melting point. References for this…
THERMAL BONDING, THERMOBONDING
A method of bonding a web of fibers in which a heat or ultrasonic treatment, with or without pressure, is used to activate a heat-sensitive material, which may be in…
TEXTURING
A process for imparting crimp, crepe and bulk to fibers yarns and fabrics. References for this information: Inda Edana
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