The process of passing fabric through a calender in which a highly polished, usually heated steel bowl rotates at a higher surface speed than the softer (e.g. cotton-filled or paper-filled) bowl...
A manufactured fiber similar to acrylic in characteristics and end-uses. Modacrylics have a higher resistance to chemicals and combustion than acrylic, but also have a lower safe ironing temperature...
A fibre made from a synthetic linear polymer obtained by polymerising an unsaturated hydrocarbon (e.g. ethylene CH?-CH? or propylene CH? = CH-CH3) to give a linear saturated hydrocarbon. (See also...
Algaecide is a chemical agent used to prevent the growth and spread of algae in various textile applications, including pools, spas, and water features. Algae are single-celled organisms that grow...
Fabrication refers to the process of converting raw materials into finished textile products. It involves a series of operations, such as weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and...