Fabric Type
|
Description
|
Characteristics
|
| Staple-Spun |
Short fibers spun into yarns, which are then woven fabric. |
Rough surface with protruding fiber ends; fair cake release; excellent
solids retention. |
| Multifilament |
Bundles of small diameter continuous filaments twisted into yarns, which
are then woven into fabric. |
Smooth surface; good cake release; good solids retention. Generally good
resistance to blinding. |
| Monofilament |
Relatively large diameter continuous filaments, each one forming a
complete thread in the fabric. Simulates wire cloth or screen. |
Smooth surface; excellent cake release; fair solids retention; excellent
precoat support. |
| Felt |
Mechanically interlocked fibers forming a dense, but porous, medium. |
Fuzzy surface, fair cake release; very good solids retention. Synthetic
Felt can have special surface finish for excellent release and low
blinding. |
| Non-Woven |
Often like paper in appearance. Fiber web, resign or solvent bonded
and/or formed into a sheet by hear and pressure. |
Smooth surface (special finish can produce very slick surface); cake
release corresponds to surface finish; solids retention related to depth
and weight. |