Optical Fiber: Definition, Properties and Uses
What is Optical Fiber? An optical fiber or optical fibre is a thin, flexible, transparent fiber that acts as a waveguide, or “light pipe”, to transmit light between the two …
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What is Spandex Fiber | Properties and Uses of Spandex
What is Spandex Fiber? Spandex is an elastic type fiber which has an extension at a break in excess of 200% with rapid recovery when the tension gets released. Spandex …
Chemical Fiber Spinning Methods for Filament Yarns
What is Chemical Spinning? Chemical spinning operations are generally used to make man made filament fibers to yarns by converting the fiber forming substance to a viscous fluid that is …
Properties, Manufacturing and Application of Ultrafine Fiber
Ultrafine Fiber: There has been no clear definition to the ultrafine fiber, but in the broad sense it is thought that the diameter of ultrafine fiber is less than that …
Asbestos Fibre Properties and Uses
Asbestos: The most important fiber material among the mineral fibers is asbestos (AS), which had been used as early as 2500 years ago. Mineral fibers are of less importance in …
Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Jute Fibre
Define Jute Fibre: Jute is a long, soft, shiny important natural bast fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute fibre is basically lignocellulosic, biodegradable, and renewable. Owing …
Viscose Rayon Fibre – An Overview
Viscose Rayon Fibre – An Overview Ashish Kumar Dua M.Tech, Dept. of Textile Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Email: ashisdua@gmail.com Introduction: Viscose rayon fibre is oldest regenerated …