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Registered trademark for a hook-and-loop fastener, which consists of two components: typically, two lineal fabric strips (or, alternatively, round "dots" or squares) which are attached (sewn or otherwise adhered) to the opposing surfaces to be fastened.

Prevents oxidation of the protected metal by forming a barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode if this barrier is damaged.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a common thermoplastic polymer. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are impact resistance and toughness. ABS is stronger than pure polystyrene.

Deformation of metal while it is above the recrystallization point. Hot forging is recommended for the deformation of metal that features a high formability ratio. Hot forging provides a homorgenized grain structure.

Rope constructed with its interior core protected by a woven exterior sheath designed to optimize strength, durability, and flexibility. The core fibers provide the tensile strength of the rope, while the sheath protects the core from abrasion during use.

Kevlar is the registered trademark for a para-aramid synthetic fiber.  Kevlar has many applications, ranging from bicycle tires and racing sails to body armor, because of its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio; by this measure it is 5 times stronger than steel. It is designed to protect users from cuts, abrasions and heat. Kevlar-based protective gear is often considerably lighter and thinner than equivalent gear made of more traditional materials.

Generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides. Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibers, films or shapes. Nylon is very much suitable for hosiery and the knitted fabrics because of its smoothness, light weight and high strength.

Macromolecule with repeating units linked by amide bonds. Synthetic polyamides are commonly used in textiles, automotive applications, carpets and sportswear due to their high durability and strength. Fibres are very tear-proof and abrasion-resistant and absorb little moisture (thus good transport of moisture away from the body) and are stretchy, crease-free, but also prone to pilling. Polyamide has the highest resistance of all textile raw materials (also when wet) and is very stretchy.

Group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups in their chemical structures. Polycarbonates used in engineering are strong, tough materials, and some grades are optically transparent.

Category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Fabrics woven or knitted from polyester thread or yarn are used extensively in apparel and home furnishings. Industrial polyes-ter fibers, yarns and ropes are used in car tire reinforcements, fabrics for conveyor belts, safety belts, coated fabrics and plastic reinforcements with high-energy absorption. Polyester has excellent return conduct thanks to the rippling property and is very light. Polyester also retains its shape and is colourfast, as well as resistant to sweat and UV-rays (lightfast). Polyester has a high melting point and transfers can therefore be printed on this material).

Most common plastic, which is usually a mixture of similar polymers of ethylene. Polyethylene is of low strength, hardness and rigidity, but has a high ductility and impact strength as well as low friction. It shows strong creep under persistent force, which can be reduced by addition of short fibers. Its primary use is in packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes, containers including bottles, etc.).

Thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications including packaging and labeling, textiles (e.g., ropes, thermal underwear and carpets), stationery, plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components and polymer banknotes. An addition polymer made from the monomer propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids. Polypropylene is the world's second-most widely produced synthetic plastic, after polyethylene.