A yarn having two different continuous filament components
Textile Dictionary | Textile Glossary
Bi-component fibres
Fibres spun from two different polymers. The most common types are made from polymers which have different melting points and are used for thermal bonding. Another variant is produced from polymers which have differing solubilities.
In this case one polymer may later be dissolved out to leave ultra-fine filaments. An example is the production of suede-like fabrics. This process is also used to create crimping, in order to provide bulk or stretch.
In this case one polymer may later be dissolved out to leave ultra-fine filaments. An example is the production of suede-like fabrics. This process is also used to create crimping, in order to provide bulk or stretch.
Bias
The direction diagonally across a piece of fabric at 45ยบ to the warp and weft. Bicomponent fabric: A fabric with two layers.
Bedford cord
A fabric constructed in such a way as to show rounded cords in the warp direction with pronounced sunken lines between them.
Batik
A traditional dyeing process in which portions of cloth are coated with wax and therefore resist the dye, enabling distinctive patterns to be created. Batik fabrics are characterised by a streaky or mottled appearance.
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