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Nap - The raised surface of a fabric above the basic structure.

Natural State - A term that refers to the undyed or unbleached state of 100% cotton. Slight variations in shade are common when cotton is in its natural state.

Nonwoven Fabric - A manufactured sheet, batting, webbing, or fabric that is held together by various methods such as thermal fusion, resin, and solvent bonding. Nonwoven fabrics are used in a wide variety of consumer goods products such as disposable diapers, sanitary items, hospital gowns, and wiping cloths to name a few.

NRA - An acronym for the National Restaurant Association. This organization is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Located on the web at www.restaurant.org.

Nylon - A synthetic fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long chain synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups as an integral part of the polymer chain. Nylon is known for its outstanding strength, flexibility, toughness, elasticity, abrasion resistance, washability, ease of drying, and resistance to attack by insects and microorganisms.

 

 






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