Difference between revisions of "Fiberfill"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A lightweight, natural or synthetic fiber designed to retain air pockets for cushion and insulation.  Fiberfill is commonly made from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester%20fiber polyester], but other natural fibers such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sisal sisal], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=jute jute] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=horsehair horsehair], have been used.  Fiberfill is used in pillows, comforters, jackets and furniture battings.
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A lightweight, natural or synthetic fiber designed to retain air pockets for cushion and insulation.  Fiberfill is commonly made from [[polyester fiber|polyester]], but other natural fibers such as [[sisal]], [[jute]] and [[horsehair]], have been used.  Fiberfill is used in pillows, comforters, jackets and furniture battings.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Latest revision as of 11:19, 15 January 2014

Description

A lightweight, natural or synthetic fiber designed to retain air pockets for cushion and insulation. Fiberfill is commonly made from polyester, but other natural fibers such as Sisal, Jute and Horsehair, have been used. Fiberfill is used in pillows, comforters, jackets and furniture battings.

Synonyms and Related Terms

fibrefill; fiber fill; fibra de relleno (Esp.); fiberfill (Synthetisch vulmateriaal) (Ned);