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  2. Polyoxymethylene - Wikipedia

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    Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal, [4] polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde, is an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability.

  3. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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    Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

  4. Thermoplastic - Wikipedia

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    Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal, polyacetal and polyformaldehyde, is an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. As with many other synthetic polymers, it is produced by different chemical firms with slightly different formulas and sold variously ...

  5. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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    Microfiber towels need to be soaked in water and pressed before use, as they would otherwise repel water as microfiber tablecloths do. [ citation needed ] Microfiber is also used for other applications such as making menstrual pads, cloth diaper inserts, body scrubbers, face mitts, whiteboard cleaners, and various goods that need to absorb ...

  6. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    The chain thread is the carrier in which the coloured striking thread is woven. In this way, a colourful pattern or image is created. Most weavers use a naturally based chain thread made out of linen or wool. The striking threads can be made out of silk, wool, gold or silver, but can also be made out of any form of textile. tarlatan

  7. Fabric treatment - Wikipedia

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    Silicone water repellents is used to yield fabrics. The purpose is to soften the fabrics and make them water repellent. The treated fabrics can be used to make clothes, raincoats and umbrellas. [13] Textile treatment agents can be used in woven and non-woven fabric to avoid thread breakage. [13]

  8. Acrylic fiber - Wikipedia

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    Acrylic takes color well, is washable, and is generally hypoallergenic. End-uses include socks, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, home furnishing fabrics, and awnings. Acrylic can also be used to make fake fur and to make many different knitted clothes. As acrylic is a synthetic fiber, the larvae of clothes moths are unable to digest it. However ...

  9. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    tailor-made (from the second half of the twentieth century usually simplified to tailored) refers to clothing made by or in the style of clothes made by a tailor, characterized by simplicity of cut and trim and fine (often hand) finishing; as a women's clothing style tailored is opposed to dressmaker. thread Thread is a fine type of yarn. thimble