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Pa (Pascal):
- the pressure produced by a force of 1 Newton applied, uniformly distributed, over an area of 1 m2. (Used in textile testing as a measure of bursting pressure.)
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Padding (finishing):
- the impregnation of a substrate with a liquor or paste followed by squeezing—usually by passing the substrate through a nip—to leave a specific quantity of liquor or paste on the substrate.
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Paisley:
- a traditional decorative pattern featuring an Indian cone or pine.
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PAN:
- polyacrylonitrile—a precursor for making carbon fibres.
Last referenced in: Developments and innovations in the apparel sector (Global Apparel Markets Issue 3)
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Panné:
- a satin-faced velvet or silk fabric with a high lustre achieved by finishing.
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Papermakers' felts:
- textile based felts used to extract water during the process of paper making.
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Partially oriented yarn:
- a continuous synthetic filament made by extruding a polymer so that a substantial degree of molecular orientation is present in the resulting filaments, but further substantial molecular orientation is still possible. The resulting yarn will usually have to be drawn in a subsequent process in order to orient the molecular structure fully and optimise the yarn's tensile properties.
Last referenced in: Profile of Wellman: fibres for moisture management (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 1)
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Partially oriented yarn (POY):
- a continuous filament yam made by extruding a synthetic polymer so that a substantial degree of molecular orientation is present in the resulting filaments, but further molecular orientation is possible. The resulting yarn will usuall
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Passementerie:
- an open-work braid technique, traditionally used for furnishing braid.
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PBI:
- polybenzimidazole, a highly flame resistant fibre with low shrinkage properties when exposed to flame.
Last referenced in: Lion Apparel: a leading supplier of protective apparel for firefighters (Performance Apparel Markets Issue 19)
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