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Napping - A finishing process that raises the surface fibers of a fabric by means of passage over rapidly revolving cylinders covered with metal points. Produces a downy appearance and is used for certain knit goods, blankets and other fabrics with a raised surface.

Natural Rubber - Derived from botanical sources, primarily from the Heavea brasiliensis tree.

Neoprene (CR) (NEO) - Polychloroprene. A synthetic rubber discovered by the Du Pont Company in 1931. It is a polymer composed of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine. Its features include resistance to petroleum based fluids and flame resistance.

Nitrile Rubber (NBR) - Emulsion copolymers of Butadiene and Acrylonitrile in varying proportions. This chemical is used in the manufacture of expanded rubber primarily for its resistance to swelling in oils and solvents.

Nylon fabric - Man-made fiber in which the forming substance is a synthetic polyamide. These fibers generally exhibit excellent strength, flexibility, elasticity and abrasion resistance.

Nylon/Spandex - A trico fabric specially designed for Rubberlite utilizing bright yarns to produce a slick, high stretch fabric with bright sheen. This fashion forward fabric is used in many higher end consumer products.