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FIBER FLOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

The material obtained by reducing textile fibers to fragments by cutting or grinding.

OBS

There are two main types: precision cut flock, where all fiber lengths are approximately equal, and random cut flock, where the fibers are ground or chopped to produce a range of lengths.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Matériau obtenu par réduction de fibres textiles en fragments au moyen de coupage ou de broyage.

CONT

Il y a deux types principaux de flocs : coupage précis de flocs où toutes les fibres sont approximativement de longueurs égales et coupage au hasard où les fibres sont broyées ou craquées produisant une large gamme de longueurs.

Spanish

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