Glossary
The PRINTING United Alliance Glossary serves as an excellent industry terminology resource. It is the language by which we all communicate. Without it, universal understanding would be impossible.
To keep our constituents well informed about changes to the increasingly complex industry terminology, PRINTING United Alliance has developed this glossary of terms. Definitions are for general reference only. Usage may vary between companies, individuals, or national and country customs. The information presented is as accurate as the authors and editors can ascertain and PRINTING United Alliance assumes no responsibility for the use of information presented herein.
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Accelerated aging/weathering
Laboratory test methodology that simulates long term environmental effects, but at the same time intensify and accelerate the destructive action of natural weathering in an attempt to produce changes in the material similar to those observed after continuous outdoor exposure. (Test involves exposure to artificially produced components of natural weather, light, heat, cold, water vapor, and rain which are controlled and repeated in a given cycle). -
Aging
(1) The change or changes undergone by a material as a result of the passage of time; (2) (Steaming) The curing of screen printed decorations on textiles by application of moist heat to fix the colors into the fibers and to remove the stiffness (hand) induced by normally air dried imprints. -
Natural aging
A change, if any, in a material occurring when the material is exposed to normal environmental conditions. -
Packaging
The process of physically locating, connecting and protecting circuits, devices or components.