Bicomponent - Fiber comprised of two polymers with different chemical or physical properties (core/sheath technology). Bi-components provide functionality of specialty polymers or additives at reduced cost and are environmentally friendly (recyclable).

Binder - Polymer in a fiber that acts as an adhesive due to its melting point.

Co-Generation Facility - Environmentally sustainable manufacturing facility where all power comes from bi-products of the manufacturing process. Foss produces hot and chilled water and steam through environmentally clean processes. The company is certified as ISO 14000, the environmental quality standard.

Extruded Fiber - Fiber that is created when raw materials in pellet form (plastic) are melted and reshaped into a long, thin fiber that can be used in multiple applications.

Fossfibre - Colorfast, environmentally friendly synthetic fiber - the foundation for a majority of Foss products. Most Fossfibre's are solution-dyed colors.

Fosshield^® Antimicrobial Technology - Fossfibre variant containing a silver antimicrobial agent that protects the fiber against the growth of a broad spectrum of odor-causing and destructive bacteria, mold, mildew, and viruses.

Monocomponent - Fiber comprised of a single polymer.

Needle-punch - Mechanical process involving thousands of needles that orient and interlock fibers to create non-woven fabric.

Non-woven - Engineered fabric (sheet or web structure) bonded together by entangling fibers mechanically, thermally, or chemically. Non-woven fabrics provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barrier, and sterility.

Thermoformable - Fibers that can be molded and shaped when heated.