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[PCP, Florida] Originally a registered trademark developed in conjunction by Freudenberg Nonwovens and Pellon in 1950. This early interfacing was a nonwoven fabric made from [[nylon_fiber|nylon]] (75%) with [[cotton|cotton]] and [[rayon fiber|Rayon]] fibers bonded with a synthetic rubber. By 1997, production had shifted to primarily [[polyester]]. Pellon® interfacing is sold as both a fusible and nonfusible interfacing to maintain shape in quilts, collars, cuffs, waistbands, and belts. Additionally the company sells numerous other products including tapes, foams, batting and hobby kits. | [PCP, Florida] Originally a registered trademark developed in conjunction by Freudenberg Nonwovens and Pellon in 1950. This early interfacing was a nonwoven fabric made from [[nylon_fiber|nylon]] (75%) with [[cotton|cotton]] and [[rayon fiber|Rayon]] fibers bonded with a synthetic rubber. By 1997, production had shifted to primarily [[polyester]]. Pellon® interfacing is sold as both a fusible and nonfusible interfacing to maintain shape in quilts, collars, cuffs, waistbands, and belts. Additionally the company sells numerous other products including tapes, foams, batting and hobby kits. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 8 September 2022
Description
[PCP, Florida] Originally a registered trademark developed in conjunction by Freudenberg Nonwovens and Pellon in 1950. This early interfacing was a nonwoven fabric made from nylon (75%) with Cotton and Rayon fibers bonded with a synthetic rubber. By 1997, production had shifted to primarily Polyester. Pellon® interfacing is sold as both a fusible and nonfusible interfacing to maintain shape in quilts, collars, cuffs, waistbands, and belts. Additionally the company sells numerous other products including tapes, foams, batting and hobby kits.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Pelon (sp)
Applications
- Storage and packing
- Lining
- Exhibit mounts
Example Products
| Name | Composition | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| P44 Lightweight Fusible Insterfacing | 100% polyester | non-woven, ultra lightweight |
| 281 Woven Stretch Fusible | 100% polyester | lightweight woven, two-way stetch |
| 82 Two-sided Decor Bond | 90% polyester, 10% rayon | non-woven, medium weight, fusible on both sides |
| 985F Two-sided Fusible Fleece | 100% polyester | needle punched fleed, fusible on both sides |
Resources and Citations
- Pellon: Website
- Safe Plastics and Fabrics for Exhibit and Storage, Conserve O Gram 18/2, National Park Service, September 2010.
- P.G.Tortora, R.S. Merkel, Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Fairchild Publications, New York, 1996, p. 415.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 552
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998