Car Covers Glossary
Acid Rain
It refers to a precipitation which is acidic. It is a major environmental hazard nowadays and is caused when acid gets deposited in the dew, fog, snow or rain. Acid rain occurs mostly in industrial areas that have a high pollution level and where emissions of sulpher, nitrogen and other forms of pollutants react with the atmosphere and produces acids. Industrial power generating plants and vehicular pollution are the main sources. Acid rains pose a severe threat to the planet’s life forms.
Bimini tops
These are canvas-made covers that are used for marine purposes like shelters for boats.
Breathable
A breathable cover has micro pores which lets the fabric ‘breathe’. The fabrics used to make car covers are made of breathable material. This means that the heat and moisture do not get trapped under the cover and over the paintwork. Instead, they are allowed to circulate.
Composite
The term is used for a solid material, which are made of two or more substances. These substances have different physical attributes. In a composite each substance retains its characteristics but contributes properties to the whole.
Denier
Denier is a unit for measuring the fineness for yarn. The finesse of yarn should be equal to the fineness weighing one gram for each 9000 meters. The lower it is the more fine it will be and so a 100-denier yarn will be finer than one that is a 150-denier yarn.
Loft
The thickness of an insulated material or a fabric.
Long-term storage
If you keep your vehicle covered ad stored for extended periods, it is known as long-term storage.
Lycra/spandex
Lycra is an elastic polyurethane textile fiber.
Mildew
Mildew is a white colored fungal growth that can appear on fabrics from prolonged exposure to the environment.
Napped finish
A hairy, downy and elevated finish is referred to as a Napped finish.
Photo degradation
Photo degradation refers to the destructive process precipitated by harsh ultra violet rays (UV), which causes fading, cracking, discoloration and chalking. Though it is generally a destructive process, but there are some advantages too. It has the ability to transform ambergris (bile found inside the intestine of a sperm whale) into highly precious perfume ingredients.
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a moisture and chemical resistant polymer of ethylene, which has good insulating properties. It is used in packaging and insulation.
Polypropylene
It is a polymer of propylene, which is obtained by breaking the hydrocarbons of petroleum. Polypropylene is mainly used in organic synthesis.
Solution dyed
Solution dyed refers to the process of dyeing a fabric during its production. The process gives steadfastness as the fibers are spun into the yarn. This process gives the fabric a uniform permeated color that lasts long.
Universal car cover
This car cover is also known as the “shower cap” and it is a cover that can fit many different automobiles. And since it is a one-size-fits-all design these covers are never an exact match and so the gaps allow the moisture to get in and ruin the paintwork.
UV
UV is an abbreviation for ultra violet rays that are a part of solar radiation and invisible to the naked eye. The rays might be invisible, but the damage they cause are certainly not so. Ultra violet rays are also responsible for photo degradation.
UV resistant
The term is used to refer to anything that can block the harmful UV rays effectively.
Water Resistant
There are some fabrics that can prevent the penetration of water and these fabrics are known as water resistant.
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