SURFACE CHARGE
Electrical charge on a fiber or a fabric. References for this information: Inda Edana
SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER (SAP)
A material that can absorb many times the amount of liquid normally absorbed by cellulosic materials such as cellulose pulp cotton and rayon. Used mostly in granular form, but now…
SUBSTRATE
Fabric to which coatings or other fabrics are applied. References for this information: Inda Edana
STRIPPERS
In carding, clothed rollers that clear the workers and return fiber to the main cylinder. References for this information: Edana
STRIKE THROUGH TIME
The time taken for a known volume of liquid (e.g. simulated urine) applied to the surface of a test piece of nonwoven coverstock, which is in contact with an underlying…
STRETCH
The ability of a fabric to grow in length when pulled. References for this information: Inda Edana
STRESS-STRAIN CURVE
Graph showing the amount of deformation obtained as a function of the force applied and the point at which rupture or breakage occurs. References for this information: Inda Edana
STRESS
An external force applied to a body or internal force per unit cross sectional area resulting from the external force. References for this information: Edana
STRAIN
Elongation, deformation or change in the dimensions of a body as the result of applied stress, expressed either as a relative unit change, or as a percentage. References for this…
STICH BOND NONWOVEN
A nonwoven produced by the stitch bonding process. References for this information: Inda
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