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Static<br />
An accumulation of electrical charge on the surface of fibers or fabrics due to its inadequate<br />
dissipation during processing or use.<br />
Statistic<br />
A quantity that is calculated from observations on a sample and that estimates a parameter of<br />
a population.<br />
Sterilizing filter<br />
A filter that uses a media of sufficient fineness to remove bacteria. These are usually<br />
membrane or depth filters.<br />
Stiffness<br />
The ability of a fabric to resist bending. It is related to fiber modulus or elasticity.<br />
Stitch bond, Stitch bonded<br />
A technique in which fibers in a web are bonded together by stitches sewn or knitted through<br />
the web to form a fabric. The finished fabric usually resembles corduroy.<br />
Stitch bond nonwoven<br />
A nonwoven produced by the stitch bonding process.<br />
Stress-strain curve<br />
Graph showing the amount of stretch or compression obtained as a function of the force<br />
applied and the point at which rupture or breakage occurs.<br />
<strong>Nonwovens</strong> <strong>Glossary</strong><br />
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