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Glossary - Paint Rollers |
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Lambskin - The natural hide of a lamb. Pile heights 7/16" to 1-1/2" |
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Polyester - A synthetic mono-filament. Pile heights 1/4" to 1-1/4" |
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Mohair - A natural fiber used in short nap fabric. 3/16" to 1/4" |
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quantity of fibers woven or knitted into a fabric. |
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| Woven vs. Knitted |
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Woven Fabric - Fibers are locked into the woven threads. Woven fabric is shed resistant. |
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Knitted Fabric - Fibers are inserted into the knitted yarn. Most popular fabric construction. |
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| Pile Height |
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The length of the fibers measured from the core to the end of the fibers. |
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| Core |
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The inner tube of a roller. |
1. Pheonalic -Paper impregnated with a pheonalic resin and heat cured. Made water and solvent resistant.
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2. PVC - PVC extruded plastic. Water and solvent resistant.
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| Adhesive |
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Epoxy - A 2 part compound which hardens when combined. High solvent resistance. |
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Cement-A rubber based product in a liquid form. |
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