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Synthetic Yarns
Synthetic yarns are produced entirely from chemicals obtained from petroleums. Each type of fibre will yield characteristics proper to the chemicals used. Some fibers are soft others do not burn or melt, some resist to chemicals while others are super strong etc…
Major types are listed but other types do exist to fulfill the multitude of applications covered by this segment of the industry.
Fibre type |
Characteristics |
Major end uses |
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ACRYLIC |
- Soft and warm
- Wool-like
- Retains shape
- Resilient
- Quick-drying
- Resistant to moths, sunlight, oil and chemicals
- Dyes well and has excellent color fastness
- Tendency to pill
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Apparel: Dresses, infant wear, knitted garments, lingerie, linings, shirts, slacks, sportswear
Fabrics: Fleece and pile fabrics, face fabrics in bonded fabrics, simulated furs, jerseys
Home Furnishings: Blankets, carpets, draperies, upholstery
Other: Auto tops, awnings, hand knitting and craft yarns, industrial and geotextile fabrics |
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ARAMIDS |
- Does not melt
- Highly flame resistant
- High strength
- High resistance to stretch
- Maintains its shape and form at high temperature
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Hot gas filtration fabrics, protective clothing, military helmets, structural composite for aircrafts and boats, sailcloth, tires, ropes and cables, mechanical rubber goods, marine and sporting goods
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BASOFIL |
- Heat stability
- Low flammability
- High wear performance
- Solvent resistance
- Ultra violet resistance
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-Aircraft blockers
-High temperature filter medias
-Fire service
-Home furnishing (mattress ticking)
-Industrial apparel |
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CHLOROFIBERS
Rhovyl
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- Thermal insulation
- Wicking of moisture
- Flame retardancy
- Resistance to meldew and fungi
- Resistance to acids, bases, reducing and oxidizing agents
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Apparel: Underwear, hosiery, sports wear, fleece and fake fur, chi
Fabrics: Drapes, wall coverings, curtains, trimmings and upholstery
Other: filtration, hygiene, bedding, Fire and cold protection
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ELASTHANE/SPANDEX |
- Can be stretched 500% without breaking
- Can be stretched repeatedly and recover original length
- Light weight
- Stronger and more durable than rubber
- Resistant to body oil
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Articles (where stretch is required): Athletic apparel, bathing suits, delicate laces, foundation garments, golf jackets, ski pants, slacks, support and surgical hose
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MODACRYLIC |
- Soft
- Resilient
- Abrasion and flame resistant
- Quick drying
- Resists acids and alkalies
- Retains shape
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Apparel: Deep pile coats, trims, linings, simulated furs, wigs and hairpieces
Fabrics: Fleece fabris, industrial fabrics, knit pile fabric backings, non-woven fabrics
Home Furnishing: Awnings, blankets, carpets, flame resistant draperies and curtains, scatter rugs.
Other: Filters, paint rollers, stuffed toys. |
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NYLON |
- Exceptionally strong
- Supple
- Abrasion resistant
- Lustrous
- Easy to wash
- Resists damage from oil and many chemicals
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Apparel: Blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery, lingerie and under wear,raincoats, ski and snow apparel, suits, windbreakers
Home Furnishing: Bedspreads, carpets, draperies, curtains, upholstery
Other: Air hoses, conveyor and seat belts, parachutes, racket strings, ropes and nets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, tents, threads, tire cord, geotextiles. |
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OLEFIN/
POLYPROPYLENE/
POLYETHELENE
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- Unique wicking properties that makes it very comfortable
- Abrasion resistant
- Quick drying
- Resistant to deterioration from chemicals, mildew, perspiration, rot and weather
- Sensitive to heat
- Soil resistant
- Strong; very lightweight
- Excellent color fastness
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Apparel: Pantyhose, underwear, knitted sports shirts, men’s half hose, men’s knitted sportswear, sweaters
Home Furnishing: Carpet and carpet backing, slipcovers, upholstery
Other: Dye nets, filter fabrics, laundry and sand bags, geotextiles, automotive interiors,cordage, doll hair, industrial sewing thread. |
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PBI |
- Highly flame resistant
- Outstanding comfort factor combined with thermal and chemical stability
- Will not burn or melt
- Low shrinkage, when exposed to flame
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Suitable for high performance protective apparel such as firemen’s turnout coats, astronaut space suits and applications where fire resistance is important. |
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POLYESTER |
- Strong
- Resistant to stretching and shrinkage
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Quick drying
- Crisp and resilient when wet or dry
- Wrinkle and abrasion resistant
- Retains heat set pleats and creases
- Easy to wash
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Apparel: Blouses, shirts, career apparel, children’s wear, dresses, half hose, insulated garments, ties, lingerie and underwear, permanent press garments, slacks, suits.
Home Furnishing: Carpets, curtains, draperies, sheets and pillow cases.
Other: Fiberfill for various products, fire hoses, power belting, ropes and nets, tire cord, sails, V-belts |
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SULFAR
PPS fibres
Torcon, Procon
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- Outstanding resistance to heat
- Outstanding resistance to acids and alkalis
- Outstanding resistance to mildew, aging, sunlight and abrasion
- Non dyable
- Resistant to bleaches and solvents under normal conditions
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-Scrims for filter medias
-Filtration non wovens
-Filters for coal-fired boilers and
incinerators
-Heat resistant bag filters |
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