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A Absorbency – The ability of a fabric to take in moisture, effecting characteristics such as skin comfort, static build-up, shrinkage, stain removal, water repellency and wrinkle recovery. Adhesive Lamination – A Fabrite Laminating process of bonding two components or “substate” parts by sandwiching them together with a layer of adhesive material . AirEase® – A high performance, wind resistant Fabrite laminate material that offers 100% protection in 50 mph winds. It is laminated between two face fabrics, is lightweight, with a soft hand and superior comfortability for all weather use. ASTM – Acronym for The American Society for Testing and Materials. Autoclave – An apparatus for carrying out certain finishing operations, such as pleating and heat setting, under pressure in a super heated steam atmosphere. Samples and trials are produced at Fabrite Laminating. B Backing – A general term used at Fabrite Laminating for any system of yarn that interlaces on the back of a textile material. Blend – A yarn obtained when two or more staple fibers are twisted or spun together . A typical blended yarn or fabric is polyester/cotton. Bonded Fabric – A Fabrite Laminating fabric; A term used to describe two or more layers of cloth, joined together with resin, rubber, foam, or adhesive to form one ply. A bonded fabric consists of a face fabric, an adhesive and a backing fabric. Bond Strength – The amount of force required to break the fusion points found in certain non-wovens; the amount of force required to delaminate a woven or knitted fabric from its backing; the force required to separate the component layers of a bonded or laminated fabric. Breaking Strength – The measured load required to break a fabric under tension; also called tensile strength. C CAD – acronym for computer aided design. Calendering – A Fabrite Laminating process of passing cloth between rollers (or calendars), usually under controlled heat and pressure, to produce a variety of surfaces ,textures or effects. Carding – A process which eliminates fibers too short for inclusion in the spun yarn. Also removes dirt and foreign matter and arranges the fibers into a thin layer. Clean Room – Any room or area where an attempt is made to limit the amount of airborne contaminants. Combing – In this process the fibers are arranged in a parallel form and additional short fibers are removed, producing yarn with excellent strength, fineness and uniformity. Converter – A person or company that buys grey goods and sells them as finished fabrics. A converter organizes and manages the process of finishing the fabric to a buyer’s specifications, particularly the bleaching, dying, printing, and laminating. Cotton – A unicellular, natural fiber that grows in the seed pod of the cotton plant. Crocking – Rubbing off of color as a result of improper dye, poor penetration or fixation. D Decatizing – A Fabrite Laminating finishing process in which fabric, wound tightly in a perforated roller, either has hot water circulated through it or has steam blown through it. This process can greatly improve a fabric’s hand. Denier – A system of measuring the weight of a continuous filament fiber.The lower the number, the finer the fiber. Delamination – The separation of the individual plies in a laminate. Dimensional Stability – The ability of textile material to maintain or return to its original geometric configuration. Drape – The suppleness and ability of a fabric laminated and/or finished at Fabrite Laminating, to form graceful configurations. Dry Web Lamination – A Fabrite Laminating heat activated bond. E Elongation – The deformation in the direction of load caused by a tensile force and measured in units of length or calculated as a percentage of the original specimen length. Embossing – The application of pressure and heat to create a permanent texture either raised or relief, usually produced with heated, engraved rollers. Examining - At Fabrite, we examine and flag any problematic area for review. F FabBac® – A Fabrite Laminating product, trademarked in 2000. A knit backing for upholstery and wall fabrics, that increases stitch strength and stability. Fabrelle – A waterproof film applied to textiles, registered as a Fabrite trademark in 1989. Fabrite® - Established in 1963 as a corporation for laminating and finishing textiles. Fabrite Package – We supply the works. Please inquire. FabuGuard® - An innovative, laminated process for seating and upholstery offering the highest level of fabric protection and moisture barrier technology for the healthcare, hospitality, contract and residential markets. Soil and stain resistant, Fabuthane® – A registered and proprietary product developed for and assigned to the Fabrite Laminating Corporation for use, sale and distribution. A urethane film that producesa waterproof, washable coating that exhibits excellent hydrolysis and fungus resistance. Fabtex® – A microporous, aromatic, polyether urethane film for applications requiring high moisture vapor permeability, and, offered as a Fabrite laminate. Face – The right or better looking side of a fabric. Fiber – A unit of material, either natural or man-made, which forms the basic element of fabrics and other textile structures by methods including weaving, knitting, braiding, felting and twisting. Finish – A substance or mixture of substances added to textile materials to impart desired properties. At Fabrite Laminating we appreciate that “the cloth is made in the finishing”. Finishing – Fabrite Laminating can alter or improve the performance of a fabric. Fireproof – A term used to describe a material, treated or untreated, that will not support combustion when subjected to a flame. While few textile materials are truly fireproof, many can be treated with flame-retardants to impart flame resistance. Functional Finishes – One that improves or alters the performance of a fabric, including processes for absorbency, crease resistance, fire resistance, mildew resistance, durability, and moisture management. All processes offered by Fabrite Laminating. Flame Lamination – A Fabrite Laminating bonding method in which a soft foam is passed over an open flame to create a layer of molten polymer. The polymer acts as an adhesive to bond foam, film or fabric to a substrate. Flame Retardant – A chemical applied to a fabric or incorporated into the fiber at the timeof production ,significantly reducing a fiber’s flammability. Flocking – A type of raised decoration applied to the surface of a fabric in which an adhesive is printed on the fabric in a specific pattern, and then finely chopped fibers are applied by means of dusting, air-brushing or electrostatic charges. The fibers adhere only to the areas where the adhesive has been applied, and the excess fibers are removed by mechanical means. Foamback – Term used to denote that a fabric has been laminated at Fabrite Laminating, to a backing of polyurethane or acrylic foam. Foam Flame Bonding – One of two basic Fabrite Laminating methods used in fabric to foam backing. The foam takes the place of an adhesive and is made sticky or tacky byheating with a gas flame. In the manipulation, the foam thickness is burned off from 40/1000 inch to @ 15/4000 inch. Fusing – Melting; Uniting, as by melting together, then resolidifying. G Georgette – A sheer, lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from manufactured fibers,such as polyester , with a crepe surface. Greige Goods – An unfinished fabric, just removed from a knitting machine or a loom. Also called grey goods. H Hand – The way a fabric feels when it is touched. That physical property, used at Fabrite Laminating , to variously describe the quality or degree of softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, drapability and other qualities perceived by touch. Heat Setting –A Fabrite Laminating process of conferring dimensional stability to man made fibers, yarns and fabrics by means of either moist or dry heat. Hospital Bedsheet – A Fabrite Laminating patent, dated 1993. A laminate that is durable, reusable, and offers fire-resistant, microbial protection. Useful in hospitals, nursing facilities, residential and private environments. Hospital Pillow Cases – A Fabrite Laminating patent, dated 1993. A laminate that is durable, reusable, and offers microbial and fire resistant protection. Hot-Melt Adhesive – A solid material that melts quickly upon heating, then sets to a firm bond upon cooling, providing almost instantaneous bonding. Hydrophilic Fibers – Fibers that absorb water easily. Hydrophobic Fibers – Fibers that lack the ability to absorb water. Hyfab – A Fabrite product, first used in 1995, as a microporous film coating for fabric. It has a very high moisture vapor transmission rate, provides a soft hand and has elasticity with low tensile strength. IInhibitor – A substance that Fabrite uses to retard or prevent a chemical or physical change, such as an agent that is added to prevent fading, degradation or other undesirable effects. Inspection – The process of examining textiles for defects at any stage of manufacturing and finishing. We offer this service to our customers. Interfacing – Fabrics used to support, reinforce and give shape to fashion fabrics in sewn products and placed between the lining and the outer fabric. An insulation or padding to provide warmth for apparel applications. Interlock – A firm, double knit J Jacquard – A type of woven or knitted fabric, which, because of a pattern-making mechanism of great versatility, produces an intricate, complex all-over design.Woven jacquards include brocade, damask and tapestry. In knits, jacquard is typically a jersey fabric with a different to more complex needle selection. K Knit Fabric – A structure produced by interloping one or more ends of yarn or comparable material. Fabrics can be constructed of any fiber content. L Lame – A woven fabric using flat silver or gold metal threads to create either the design or the background in the fabric. Laminate – Fabrite’s laminated fabrics are made of two or more plies fused together under a combination of heat, pressure and adhesives. Lamination – A process to bond two or more fabrics together. The flame process used for bonding foam and the adhesive method used for bonding face and backing fabrics have been a contributing part of Fabrite’s success since 1963. Laundering – A specific, result-oriented wash. Linen –One of the oldest textile fibers obtained from inside the woody stem of the flax plant. London Shrinking – A hot and cold water treatment to shrink , relax and improve the hand of a fabric. Lustering – The finishing of yarn or fabric by means of heat, pressure, steam, friction, calendaring, etc. to create a bright or dull surface, offered as a service at Fabrite Laminating. M Monofilament – A single filament of manmade fiber, used as yarn. Microfiber – Ultra fine manufactured fibers that are two times finer than silk, three times finer than cotton, eight times finer than wool and one hundred times finer than a human hair.. Mildew Proof – A Fabrite fabric treatment using various non-toxic chemical compounds to discourage the growth of mold and fungi. Moisture Regain – The amount of water a completely dry fiber will absorb from the air at a standard condition of 70 degrees F. and a relative humidity of 65%. Moisture Transport – The movement of water from one side of the fabric to the other caused by wicking, or chemical, capillary or electrostatic action. Fabrite’s laminates have excellent moisture transport ratings. N Natural Fiber – Any organic fiber such as cotton, jute, manila, sisal, and linen. Non-Fray Coating – Also referred to as serging, this is an overcastting technique to prevent raveling and fraying. Nonwoven Fabric – Fabric made directly from individual fibers that are matted together by forming an interlocking web ,either mechanically (tangling) or chemically (gluing, bonding or melting together). O P Polymer – A high molecular chain-like structure from which man-made fibers are derived; produced by linking together molecular units called monomers. Polyester – A manufactured fiber introduced in the early 1950’s and second only to cotton in worldwide use, appreciated for it’s strength and resistance to ultraviolet deterioration. Pressure Sensitive Lamination – A service offered at Fabrite Laminating. Q Quadlaminate Fabric – 4-layer Fabrite laminate for washable, sterilizable surgical gowns and drapes, which exhibits a high resistance to the penetration of fluid, blood and virus, with an excellent moisture vapor transmission rate R R – Certified and registered trademark, authorized by the USA and belonging to the registrant. Repellency – The ability of a Fabrite laminate fabric to resist such things as wetting and staining. Resiliency – The ability of a Fabrite laminate fabric to spring back to its original shape after being twisted, crushed, wrinkled or distorted in any way. Re-Zist – A treatment of fabrics to withstand and repel soil and water, first used by Fabrite in 1972, and registered as a trademark in 1974. S Serging – See: “Non-fray Coating” Silk – “Queen of fibers”, prized for its luster, sheen and hand. The only natural filament that people do not have to spin before it can be used for fabrics. Sponging – A wet or dry shrinkage process that also softens and relaxes certain fabrics including rayon, wool, flannel, and crepe. Fabric is wound under tension on a perforate cylinder while steam is passed through. This treatment sometimes replaces London shrinking. Stability – The ability of a textile material to maintain or return to its original configuration. Stress – The force per unit area. Substrate – Any supporting structure, man made or natural, acting as the basis and carrier for urethane “skins” processed at Fabrite Laminating. T Teflon Coating – A stain and water repellant treatment that extends the practical life of a fabric. This finishing service is offered at Fabrite Laminating. Tensile Stress – The resistance to deformation developed within a specimen subjected to tension by external force. Tenter Framing – A machine that dries fabric to a specified width under tension, offered as a service at Fabrite Laminating. This process will heat-set or steam-set fiber content and weave construction. Thermal Laminated Lining – A Fabrite Laminating patent, dated 1996, providing a textured, non-woven, insulating laminate lining material that is light weight. Thermoplastic – A plastic material which is permanently fusible. TM – trademark in process of registered authorization. Trilaminate Fabric – A Fabrite laminate that is washable and sterilizable, used for surgical gowns and drapes. Exhibits high resistance to the penetration of fluids, blood and viruses, with a high rate of moisture vapor transmission. U Ultrafab – A film used in applications requiring high moisture vapor permeability and chemical resistance. Unipad – Fabrite Laminating’s trade name for United Incontinent Underpad. United Incontinent Pad – Durable and reusable incontinent underpad construction, patented by Fabrite Laminating in 1998, for bed pads. Urethane – The name of a group of organic chemical compounds or resins built from isocyanate, a reactive material which liberates gas during reaction to produce foams of various types. V Vinyl – A univalent radical, CH2=CH-, derived from ethylene W Waterproof Laminates - A term applied to Fabrite Laminating fabrics whose pores have been closed and therefore will not allow water or air to pass through. Waterproof Breathable Laminates – Fabrite’s technically advanced laminates provide a mechanism for water vapor to pass from the inside to the outside of the fabric while preventing water from passing from the outside to the inside. Fabrite applies hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers and films to fabrics to impart a waterproof breathable character that has extrodinary climate control and comfort zone features. Waterproof Coatings – A Fabrite Laminating coating that acts to augment a fabric’s natural cover factor by filling in fabric interstices with a chemical coating or film. Fabrite’s effective waterproof coatings and laminates are second to none. Water Repellent – A term used by Fabrite Laminating when applied to fabrics treated with a finish to resist water penetration and leakage, and are permeable to air and comfortable to wear. Wicking – A phenomenon that occurs when moisture accumulates at the edge of a fabric where substrate yarns may be exposed, or, in sewn seams where threads come in contact with the substrate and moisture is absorbed into a fabric. Fabrite laminates have exceptional wicking properties. Wickability – The property of a fiber that allows moisture to move rapidly along the fiber surface and pass quickly through fabrics that are laminated or finished at Fabrite Laminating. X Y
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