TEXTURE
A term describing the surface effect of a fabric such as dull, lustrous, woolly, stiff, soft, fine, coarse, open, or close; the structural quality of a fabric. References for this…
TEX
A metric measure of the mass per unit length of a fiber. It is numerically equal to the mass in grams of one kilometer of the material. It is also…
TENSILE STRENGTH
1) In general, the strength shown by a specimen subjected to tension as distinct from shearing stress, bending or twisting momentum. 2) Specifically, the maximum tensile stress expressed in force…
TENACITY
A measure of the strength of a fiber. The force exerted per unit linear density when tensile stress is applied. Expressed as Newton per tex. Newtons are units of force.…
TEAR RESISTANCE, TEAR STRENGTH
The force required to begin or to continue a tear in a fabric under specific conditions. The tear resistance of a nonwoven fabric is usually measured by the Trapezoidal Tear…
TACK, TACKIFIER, TACKY
Slightly sticky surface finish. Tacky finishes are often added to nonwovens to improve anti-slip characteristics, or to improve particle retention in filter medias. References for this information: Inda Edana
SYNTHETIC FIBER
A man-made fiber, usually from a molten polymer or a polymer in solution. References for this information: Inda Edana
SURFACTANT
A chemical additive that changes the surface attraction between two liquids, or between a liquid and a solid, by changing the surface energy of one or both components. References for…
SURFACE TENSION
Forces acting between the molecules making up the surface of a liquid, causing the surface to contract to a minimum. Since it is a measure of the attraction of a…
SURFACE ENERGY
The work necessary to increase the surface area of a liquid. Normally expressed in dynes per square centimeter. Dynes are units of work. References for this information: Inda Edana