A manufactured fiber composed of metal, plastic-coated metal, metal-coated plastic or a core completely covered by metal. The most important characteristic of metallic fiber in carpet is to reduce build-up of static electricity.
Metallic fibers are manufactured fibers composed of metal, plastic-coated metal, metal-coated plastic, or a core completely covered by metalFederal Trade Commission Definition. Gold and silver have been used since ancient times as yarns for fabric decoration. More recently, aluminum yarns, aluminized plastic yarns, and aluminized nylon yarns have replaced gold and silver.