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| ability to resist wear from rubbing that contributes to fabric durability. |
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ability to take in moisture
skin comfort
static build up
dimensional stability
stain removal
water repellency
wrinkle recovery
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| the ability to occupy an area |
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| ability to increase in length when under tension (elongation) and then return to the original length when released (recovery) |
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| The effects of environmental conditions on fibers and how they react to certain exposure or storage. |
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| ability to ignite or burn |
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| capability of a fiber to bend easily and repeatedly without breaking. |
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| the way a fiber, yarn, or fabric feels when handled |
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| the amount of light reflected off the surface of the fabric |
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| formation of groups of short or broken fibers on the surface of a fabric. |
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| capability of a material to spring back to shape after being creased, twisted, or distorted. Close to wrinkle recovery |
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| frictional electric charge caused by the rubbing together of two dissimilar materials |
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| fiber's ability to withstand stress. |
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| ability of fibers to withstand heat exposure. |
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| ability of a fiber to transfer moisture from one section to another. |
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