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 />
Core-twisted yarn:<br />
Count:<br />
Covered yarn:<br />
Cover factor (knitted fabrics):<br />
Cover factor (woven fabrics):<br />
Decitex:<br />
Decitex per filament (dpf):<br />
Dendrimer:<br />
Denier:<br />
Distribution layer:<br />
Dobby:<br />
Dobby weave:<br />
Dpf:<br />
Drape:<br />
Dry spinning:<br />
Dry spun:<br />
Dtex:<br />
a yarn produced by combining one fibre or filament with another during a<br />
twisting process.<br />
a measure of linear density (see decitex, denier, tex).<br />
a yarn made by feeding one yarn through one or more revolving spindles<br />
carrying the other (wrapping) yarn. Covered yarn may also be produced using<br />
air-jet technology.<br />
a number which indicates the extent to which the area of a knitted fabric is<br />
covered by yarn. It is also an indication of the relative looseness or tightness<br />
of the knitting.<br />
a number which indicates the extent to which the area of a fabric is covered<br />
by one set of threads. For any woven fabric, there are two cover factors: a<br />
warp cover factor and a weft cover factor. Under the cotton system, the<br />
cover factor is the ratio of the number of threads per inch to the square root<br />
of the cotton yarn count.<br />
a unit of the tex system. A measure of linear density; the weight in grams<br />
of 10,000 metres of yarn.<br />
the average decitex of each filament in a multifilament yarn.<br />
a synthetic polymer with a tree-like branching structure.<br />
a measure of linear density; the weight in grams of 9,000 metres of yarn.<br />
a layer in a nonwoven hygiene product (such as a diaper) which distributes<br />
fluid to a superabsorbent and/or fluff pulp material, where it is absorbed.<br />
a mechanism for controlling the vertical position of heald shafts on a loom,<br />
so as to selectively raise some warp threads while leaving others depressed.<br />
The use of a dobby facilitates the weaving of a fabric which has a more<br />
complex structure than that achievable by using cams and tappets to raise and<br />
lower heald shafts. However, it can not offer weaves as complex as those<br />
obtained by using a jacquard mechanism.<br />
a type of weave produced on a loom equipped with a dobby.<br />
see decitex per filament.<br />
a cover sheet.<br />
in the dry spinning process, polymer is dissolved in a solvent before being<br />
spun into warm air where the solvent evaporates. This leaves the fibrous<br />
polymer ready for drawing.<br />
a fibre or filament produced by the dry spinning process.<br />
see decitex.<br />
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