STICH BOND
A technique in which fibers in a web are bonded together by stitches sewn or knitted through A web to form a fabric. References for this information: Inda
STIFFNESS
The ability of a fabric to resist bending. It is related to flexural rigidity i.e. to modulus of elasticity and thickness. References for this information: Inda Edana
STAPLE FIBERS
Natural fibers or cut lengths from manmade filaments. References for this information: Inda Edana
SPUNLAID NONWOVEN
A spunlaid web bonded by one or more techniques to provide fabric integrity. Note: The hot filaments are still sufficiently molten to adhere to themselves and form bonds at their…
SPUNLAID
A method of forming a web in which a polymeric melt or solution is extruded through spinnerets to form filaments which are laid down on a moving screen. Melt spun…
SPUNLACE
A term initially used by DuPont, but now universally used to denote a hydroentangled fabric. See HYDROENTANGLING. HYDROENTANGLING References for this information: Inda Edana
SPRAY BONDING
Binding fibers to form a fabric by spraying with an adhesive and then calendaring, through-air bonding or otherwise drying and curing the adhesive. A type of CHEMICAL BONDING. References for…
SPIN LINE
The system in a spunbond operation between the spinneret and the laydown belt a period.
SPIN LAYING
Method of forming a web in which a polymeric melt or solution is extruded through spinnerets to form filaments which are laid down on a moving screen. References for this…
SPIN DRAWING
Combines spinning and drawing in one operation in melt spun fibers.