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Record 1 2002-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

Cellulosic fiber: A fiber composed of, or derived from, cellulose. Examples are cotton (cellulose), rayon (regenerated cellulose), acetate (cellulose acetate), and triacetate (cellulose triacetate).

CONT

jute - A natural cellulosic fiber made from certain plants of the linden family which grow in warm climates ... .

CONT

Cupro: a cellulosic fiber obtained by the cuprammonium process. ... Modal: type of cellulosic fiber having improved strength and modulus when wet. ... Polynosic: a type of cellulosic fiber characterized by a high wet modulus of elasticity, which when sanded or raised has the soft, peachskin surface found in washed silks. Tencel: Courtaulds' brand name for a recently developed cellulosic fiber, generically known as lyocell. It is stronger than viscose cellulosic fiber and is characterized by softness and drape.

CONT

Cellulose fiber ... we have improved the physical properties of the cellulose fibers.

CONT

Starch is used on natural cellulosic fiber fabrics (cotton, linen) ... .

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

Fibre composée ou dérivée de : la cellulose, la viscose (cellulose régénérée), l'acétate de cellulose ou du triacétate de cellulose.

CONT

Fibranne : Fibre cellulosique [...] Cupro : C'est une fibre de cellulose régénérée [...]. Tencel : Fibre cellulosique brillante, soyeuse, absorbant l'humidité, facile à teindre, biodégradable [...] écologique, cette fibre cellulosique est obtenue à partir de pâte de bois [...] Sert à la fabrication d'une grande diversité d'étoffes telles le denim, le chambray, armurés, toiles, popelines, jerseys, velours crêpés. [...] Modal : Le modal est une fibre de cellulose régénérée [...]. Polynosique : Fibre de cellulose régénérée [...] Elle a une résistance et une élasticité supérieures à celles du coton. Utilisée pour l'habillement, l'ameublement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Tejidos sintéticos
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