NSF International (NSF)

02.10.2025

NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides standards development, product certification, auditing, education an...

novelty yarns

Yarns spun with varied twists, tufts and loops to achieve textural effects.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994. This agreement removes most barriers to trade and inves...

non-woven

A material made of fibers in a web or mat held together by a bonding agent that is not woven, knitted or spun.

nonrenewable energy

An energy source, such as oil or natural gas, or a natural resource, such as a metallic ore, that cannot be replenished or replaced after it has be...

nonpoint source pollution (NPS Pollution)

Pollution caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-ma...

nonpoint source pollution

Pollution caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-ma...

noil

A short fiber combed from long fibers during the preparation of textile yarns.

ninon

A sheer fabric of silk, rayon or nylon made in a variety of tight, smooth weaves or open, lacy patterns.