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Nanometre: one billionth of a metre (10-9 metres). Last referenced in: Editorial: Nanotextiles--Reality or Buzzword? (Technical Textile Markets Issue 66)

Nanotechnology: research and technology development at the atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels (in the 1-100 nanometer range) aimed at creating and using materials which have novel properties and functions. Last referenced in: Developments in military clothing (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 26)

Nanotube: a tube-like structure of sub-microscopic size. Last referenced in: Nanofibres: From Finer Filters to Advances in Electronics, Energy and Medical Applications (Technical Textile Markets Issue 74)

Nanotube (carbon): a fullerene with a cylindrical shape composed entirely of carbon molecules.

Nanowire: a wire measuring one nanometre (10-9 metres or one billionth of a metre) in diameter.

Nap: a soft or fuzzy surface on a fabric, usually achieved by brushing. Last referenced in: Profile of Elmarco: A Pioneer in Machines for Making Nanofibres (Technical Textile Markets Issue 72)

Napped: a fabric which has been treated to give a soft or fuzzy surface (nap) usually by brushing.

Ne: a unit denoting English cotton count, and an indirect (length per unit weight) measure of linear density. The Ne value is the number of 840 yd lengths of yarn weighing 1 lb Last referenced in: Nanofibres: From Finer Filters to Advances in Electronics, Energy and Medical Applications (Technical Textile Markets Issue 74)

Needlebonding: see needlepunching.

Needlefelting: see needlepunching. Last referenced in: The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3 - Ten Smaller Producers (Technical Textile Markets Issue 44)