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QD apparatus, equipage, tools Abbreviation for quick disassembly zipper. Abbreviation for quick disassembly zipper. See Releasing stop.
QR apparatus, equipage, tools Abbreviation for quick release zipper. Abbreviation for quick release zipper. See Releasing stop.
QUALITY general A relative term used to indicate the perceived merits of similar products for the same end-use. Quality may be described as:
1. The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.
2. A term, usually combined with a number or name, used to identify textile products.
3. A relative term used to indicate the perceived merits of similar products for the same end-use.
QUALITY CONTROL general Continuous testing and inspection of manufacturing operations to make certain that all products measure up to quality standards previously set. Continuous testing and inspection of manufacturing operations to make certain that all products measure up to quality standards previously set.
QUALITY WOOLS fibers, filaments, yarns Wool grading term referring to wools graded from 28's to 100's quality. Wool grading term referring to wools graded from 28's to 100's quality. Superior qualities, graded above 60's are merino. Those graded below 60's are classed as crossbreds, below 50's medium crossbreds. Wools graded below 40's are generally classed as coarse wool.
QUALITY, IN WARP KNITTING processes, operations See Inches per rack (IPR). See Inches per rack (IPR).
QUALTY ASSURANCE general To carry out all those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality. To carry out all those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality.
QUARTER fabrics A unit of measure, 9 inches, used as a standard in measuring some textiles A unit of measure, 9 inches, used as a standard in measuring some textiles; especially wider widths.
QUARTER GOODS fabrics Fabrics 9 inches wide. Fabrics 9 inches wide. Three-quarter goods is 27 inches wide; six-quarter is 54 inches wide and labeled 6/4.
QUARTZ FIBRES general Pure melted silica that is drawn into glass-like fibres. Pure melted silica that is drawn into glass-like fibres. These fibres have good resistance and high dielectric strength.
QUARTZ YARN fibers, filaments, yarns Yarn spun from quartz fibre and short fibres obtained fem textile waste Yarn spun from quartz fibre and short fibres obtained fem textile waste; the latter are too short to be spun alone. The quartz fibre forms the skeleton or backbone of the yarn, which is claimed to be highly durable. Mainly produced in Austria.
QUEEN SILK fabrics A soft, silk chiffon fabric, yarn or piece dyed. A soft, silk chiffon fabric, yarn or piece dyed.
QUEEN STITCH general A square-within-a-square design embroidered on a fabric. A square-within-a-square design embroidered on a fabric. The sides are parallel.
QUEEN'S CORD fabrics In warp-knitting, a two-bar construction made with full-set threading in both guide bars. In warp-knitting, a two-bar construction made with full-set threading in both guide bars. The lapping movement of the back guide bar involves underlapping three or four needle spaces, while the front guide bar chains continuously on the same needle.
QUENCHING processes, operations Cooling of man-made fibres after extrusion by carefully controlled air flow. Cooling of man-made fibres after extrusion by carefully controlled air flow.
QUILANDI YARN fibers, filaments, yarns A coarse, hand-twisted, two-ply coir yarn produced on the Malabar coast, India. A coarse, hand-twisted, two-ply coir yarn produced on the Malabar coast, India. Used mainly for bagging and matting
QUILL fibers, filaments, yarns, apparatus, equipage, tools See Pirn. 1. See Pirn.
2. In feathers, the stem or central shaft.
QUILL EMBROIDERY processes, operations Needlework decorated with split porcupine quills, feathers, and stips of skins. Needlework decorated with split porcupine quills, feathers, and stips of skins.
QUILL FEATHERS fibers, filaments, yarns Feathers which are over 4 inches in length or which have a quill point exceeding 6/16 iches in length. Feathers which are over 4 inches in length or which have a quill point exceeding 6/16 iches in length.
QUILL POINT fibers, filaments, yarns In feathers, the section of quill extending beyond the section of barb attachment. In feathers, the section of quill extending beyond the section of barb attachment.
QUILL SHAFT fibers, filaments, yarns In feathers, the section of quill from which the barbs emanate. In feathers, the section of quill from which the barbs emanate.
QUILL WINDING processes, operations See Pirn winding. See Pirn winding.
QUILOT fibers, filaments, yarns A fine, white and glossy inner fbre yielded by the abaca plant. A fine, white and glossy inner fbre yielded by the abaca plant. Used for very fine fabrics by the natives of the Philippines.
QUILT fabrics, garments, made-ups, assemblies A bedcovering assembly used primarily for warmth, consisting of an insulating filler secured between two layers of fabric, but generally lighter in weight and thinner than a comforter. A bedcovering assembly used primarily for warmth, consisting of an insulating filler secured between two layers of fabric, but generally lighter in weight and thinner than a comforter. The two layers of fabric are held with rows of machining in diamond pattern or parallel rows.
A backing, which may be a thin layer of plain-colored knitted nylon or another fabric to contrast with or match the outer material, is usually added before quilting This is referred to as double-sided quilt-ing. All quilting is warm but light. Used for robes, dressing gowns, bed jackets, anoraks, children's clothes, snow suits, jackets, boleros, belts and also small pieces of quilting can be used for collars, pockets, yokes, lining hoods.
QUILTING processes, operations The production of a raised or padded effect by stitching or other means in two layers of fabric lined or interlined with wadding or similar material. The production of a raised or padded effect by stitching or other means in two layers of fabric lined or interlined with wadding or similar material. The stitching, etc. may be in parallel rows or to a pattern
QUILTING COTTON accessories Stuffing used for quilts made of cotton batting or wadding. Stuffing used for quilts made of cotton batting or wadding.
QUINA fibers, filaments, yarns Trade name for a rather recently developed nylon fibre which is made available only in filament form, has some silk-like properties. Trade name for a rather recently developed nylon fibre which is made available only in filament form, has some silk-like properties. Need no ironing, and reasonably crease resistant, non-yellowing. Used mainly for knitted fabrics.
QULLING processes, operations, fabrics A type of narrow lace of plain or spotted net. 1. A process of winding warp yarns on filling bobbins or quills especially yarns of man-made fibres or silk yarn.
2. A trimming fabric which is fluted or plaited, resembling a row of quills.
3. A type of narrow lace of plain or spotted net.
QUTN fibers, filaments, yarns The Arabic word for cotton. The Arabic word for cotton.

 
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