Performance Apparel Markets - Grado Zero Espace Srl
Performance Apparel Markets - Grado Zero Espace Srl
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<strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Apparel</strong> <strong>Markets</strong>, 1st quarter 2006<br />
Glossary: terms and definitions<br />
Glossary: terms and definitions<br />
Absorbency under load:<br />
Acetate:<br />
Acquisition layer:<br />
Anti-bacterial:<br />
Aramid:<br />
Artificial fibres:<br />
Ballotini:<br />
Bicomponent fabric:<br />
Bicomponent yarn:<br />
Bi-shrinkage yarn:<br />
Cellulosic fibres:<br />
Chemiluminescence products:<br />
Clo value:<br />
Composite (fabric):<br />
Composite (fibre reinforced):<br />
Comonomer:<br />
Copolymer:<br />
Core-spun yarn:<br />
the weight of fluid in grams which can be absorbed by 1 gram of fibre, yarn<br />
or fabric which has been subject to a pressure of 0.25 lb/inch 2 before wetting.<br />
a type of fibre chemically derived from cellulose.<br />
an absorbent layer close to the coverstock in a nonwoven hygiene product<br />
(such as a diaper) through which fluid enters. Typically, the fluid is then<br />
transmitted to a distribution layer.<br />
resistance against bacteria.<br />
the generic name for a special group of synthetic fibres (aromatic<br />
polyamide) having high strength; examples are Kevlar from DuPont and<br />
Twaron from Teijin Twaron.<br />
see cellulosic fibres.<br />
small glass beads which are normally used in reflective paints but which can<br />
also be incorporated into fabrics.<br />
a fabric with two layers.<br />
a yarn with two different continuous filament components.<br />
a yarn containing two different types of filament, which have different<br />
shrinkages.<br />
fibres made or chemically derived from a naturally occurring cellulose raw<br />
material.<br />
products which glow when one liquid chemical containing special fluorescers<br />
interacts with another (an activator).<br />
the amount of insulation required to keep a resting subject with a metabolism<br />
of 50 kcal/metre 2 /hour comfortable for an indefinite period of time at a<br />
temperature of 21°C (70°F).<br />
a fabric structure, usually nonwoven, comprising several layers.<br />
see fibre reinforced composite.<br />
one of the compounds which constitute a copolymer.<br />
a polymer in which there are two or more repeat units.<br />
a yarn consisting of an inner core yarn surrounded by staple fibres. A corespun<br />
yarn combines the strength and/or elongation of the core thread and the<br />
characteristics of the staple fibres which form the surface.<br />
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