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Foam bonding<br />
A method for applying a resin to a loose web to bind the fibers. The resin is turned into a<br />
foam which then coats the fibers. An advantage of foam bonding is that little to no water is<br />
used in the binder thus requiring less heat energy and time to dry and cure the binder.<br />
Foam machine<br />
A machine used to generate foam. Foam is a means of adding a liquid to a web or fabric.<br />
Foamed latex binders are added to unbonded webs. Foamed finishes, such as hydrophilic<br />
finishes for cover stock, are applied by this method.<br />
Foam spreader<br />
The devise used to spread the foam evenly across the width of the web.<br />
Fog<br />
An aerosol of fine liquid or semi-solid droplets in a gas.<br />
Formed fabric<br />
Another term for nonwoven fabric.<br />
FPM<br />
Feet per minute.<br />
Fusing<br />
Melting or bonding together of fibers or fabrics.<br />
Fuzz<br />
Untangled fibers that protrude from a fabric’s surface or yarn.<br />
<strong>Nonwovens</strong> <strong>Glossary</strong><br />
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