What is Carding in Textile? Carding is the action of reducing tufts of entangled fibers into a filmy web of individual fibers by working the tufts between closely spaced surfaces clothed with opposing sharp points. In carding process, fiber tufts …
What is Olefin Fiber? Olefin is a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polyethylene, propylene, or other olefin unit, except amorphous ( noncrystalline) polyolefins. It is a very lightweight fiber possesses very good strength and …
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What is Nanofibre? Nanofibres are extremely small; they vary in size from 1 micron to approximately 0.5 nanometres (<100 nm in diameter). They were pioneered by the aerospace industry, which places quite a premium on weight and space when planning …
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What is Microfiber? What is twice as thin as the finest silk fiber and 100 times finer than a strand of human hair? The answer is the amazing microfiber, one of the newest developments in fiber research. Microfiber is a …
What is Acrylic Fibre? Acrylic is a synthetic polymer fibre made from a combination of chemicals, primarily acrylonitrile and a few other monomers. Acrylic fibres are known for their softness, lightweight, durability, and ability to retain their shape and color …
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What is Nylon Fibre? Nylon is a man-made synthetic polymer, polyamide filament or staple fibre. It is a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less then 85% of amide linkages are attached to two aromatic rings. Nylon fibres are made up …
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What is Polyester Fibre? Polyester is one of the most important synthetic fibre made from a polymer called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). They are inexpensive, easily produced from petrochemical sources, and have a desirable range of physical properties. Polyester fibers are …
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What Kind of Fiber is Mohair? Mohair is an animal fiber that comes from the Angora goat. It is known for its lustrous sheen, durability, and softness. Mohair fiber has very few scales and therefore most suitable for worsted fabrics. …
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What is Pineapple Leaf Fibre? Pineapple leaf fibre (PALF), also known as Piña, is a natural and sustainable textile material that is obtained from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Piña fibre is a plant fibre is commonly found in …
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What is Bamboo Fibre? Bamboo fibre is a type of natural fibre made from the pulp of bamboo plants. It is also called regenerated cellulose fibre. Bamboo fibre is known for its softness, durability, and moisture-wicking properties, and is becoming …
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