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fiberglass, thread made from glass. It is made by forcing molten glass through a kind of sieve, thereby spinning it into threads. Fiberglass is strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and to extreme temperatures. For those qualities, fabrics woven from the glass threads are widely used for industrial purposes. Fiberglass fabrics can also be made to resemble silks and cotton and are used for curtains and drapery. A wide variety of materials are made by combining fiberglass with plastic. These materials, which are rust proof, are molded into the shape required or pressed into flat sheets. Boat hulls, automobile bodies, and roofing and ceiling compositions are some of the uses to which such material is put. fibreglass (US), fiberglass 1. material consisting of matted fine glass fibres, used as insulation in buildings, in fireproof fabrics, etc. 2. a fabric woven from this material or a light strong material made by bonding fibreglass with a synthetic resin; used for car bodies, boat hulls, etc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new company, called PPG-Devold, will use Devold technology to make stitched multiaxial and unidirectional reinforcement fabrics for wind blades at PPG's fiberglass plant in Shelby, N. The only exceptions are boats equipped with fiberglass gas tanks, which should be stored as empty as possible to avoid prolonged exposure to E10 gas which can damage the fiberglass. All models feature the Fresco Fiberglass finish, which blends subtle colors and distinct textures to create an antique mottled result. |
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