classification

Major Class	Parent	Descriptor	Acronym	Synonym	Chinese Descriptor	Spanish Descriptor	Reference	Definition
Product	Media	Fiber		Fibre	纤维	Fibras	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A unit of matter characterized by a high ratio of length-to-width.

Major Class	Parent	Descriptor	Acronym	Synonym	Chinese Descriptor	Spanish Descriptor	Reference	Definition
Product	Fiber	Aramid Fiber		Aaramid Fibre		Fibra de aramida	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A synthetic fiber made from a long chain of synthetic polyamide molescules.
Product	Fiber	Bicomponent (bico) Fiber		Bicomponent (bico) Fibre		Bicomponente (bico) de fibra	EDANA Glossary	Fibers consisting of two polymeric compounds arranged in a core-sheath (concentric or eccentric) or a side by side or a matrix or 'islands in the sea' configuration, chosen to ensure one component softens at a sufficiently lower temperature than the other in order to maintain the structural integrity or to create specific characteristics.
Product	Fiber	Monofilament		Monofilament Fibre		Monofilamento	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A single filament of fiber.
Product	Fiber	Natural Fiber		Natural Fibre		fibras Naturales		Fibers made directly from animals, vegetables or minerals. Examples are silk, wool, cotton, flax, jute, ramie and asbestos.
Product	Fiber	Olefin Fiber		Olefin Fibre		Olefinas de fibra	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	Any synthetic fiber made from long molecular chains of propylene, ethylene or other olefins. Any synthetic fiber made from long molecular chains of propylene, ethylene or other olefins. These fibers are used widely by the nonwovens industry in disposable and durable end-uses, which include cover stock, automotive, geotextiles, medical apparel, home furnishings and bedding. See Polypropylene fiber.
Product	Fiber	Polyester Fiber		Polyester Fibre		de fibra de poliéster	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of an ester of dihydric alcohol and terephthalic acid (FTC definition).
Product	Fiber	Polypropylene Fiber		Polypropylene Fibre		de fibra de polipropileno	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A manufactured, olefin fiber made from polymers or copolymers of polypropylene. One attractive physical characteristic of polypropylene is its specific gravity of less than one, which results in a larger area volume yield per kilogram or pound of resin or staple fiber compared to competitive fibers. Polypropylene has a relatively low melt temperature which restrict its uses in many nonwoven markets, but it has good strength properties, softness, and chemical resistance to strong acids and alkalis. Major nonwoven markets for staple and spunlaid polypropylene include cover stock, medical apparel and related, geotextiles, carpeting, blankets, automotive and various other durable markets.
Product	Fiber	PPS		Fibre		PPS
Product	Fiber	PTFE		Fibre		PTFE		Highly durable and resistant to range of temperatures and chemicals. PTFE is hydrophobic. Polytetrafluoroethylene is better known as Teflon.
Product	Fiber	Synthetic Fiber		Synthetic Fibre		Fibra sintética	INDA Nonwovens Glossary	A man-made fiber, usually from a molten polymer or from a polymer in solution.