Monofilament
A single strand is used in the weaving process; the strand is flattened to a ribbon-like shape, rather than a thread-shape.
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ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
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UV Block vs Shade
Shade is the blocking of all light; UV Block only refers to the ultraviolet spectrum of light.
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UV Inhibitors / Stabilizers
Chemical additives added at the time of yarn manufacture to prevent the yarns from biodegrading due to the effects of UltraViolet light.
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Weft
Yarns running across the fabric.
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Warp
Yarns running along the length of the fabric.
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HDPP
High Density PolyPropylene
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HDPE
High Density PolyEthylene, has superior abrasion resistance compared to HDPP and is the preferred choice for horticultural / agricultural textiles.
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Grab Tensile Strength
ASTMD D 5034 grab method (Force required to break the warp and weft yarns).
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Mullen Burst Strength
ASTM D 3786 diaphram method (Force required to break the yarns and burst a hole through the fabric).