SYNTHETIC FIBRE

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

Fibre made by chemical processes, unknown in nature. There are two kinds.
One, a regenerated synthetic fibre, is made from natural materials that have
been chemically processed in some way; rayon, for example, is made by
processing the cellulose in wood pulp. The other type is the true synthetic fibre,
made entirely from chemicals. Nylon was the original true synthetic fibre, made
from chemicals obtained from petroleum (crude oil).

Fibres are drawn out into long threads or filaments, usually by so-called spinning
methods, melting or dissolving the parent material and then forcing it through
the holes of a perforated plate, or spinneret.

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

NYLON

POLYESTER

ACRYLIC

SPANDEX

OLEFIN

NYLON FIBER

synthetic substitute for silk

Science of Nylon
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Produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont.

Most common Synthetic Polymer made entirely from coal, water and air.
First used in a nylon-bristled toothbrush.
First commercially successful polymer.

Its Chemistry
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Condensation Copolymer formed by reacting equal parts of a diamine and a

dicarboxylic acid.
Made through a chemical process called Ring Opening Polymerization.
Has amide groups in the backbone chain.

Chemical Bonding

Its Structure

LINEAR POLYAMIDES

Types of Nylon & Properties

Nylon 6,6
Pleats and creases can be heat-set at higher temperatures
Difficult to dye
Nylon 6
Better dye Affinity
Softer Hand
Greater elasticity and elastic recovery
Better weathering properties; better sunlight resistance

Characteristics of Nylon
Wrinkle Resistance

Excellent

Strength

Very Good

Absorbency

Poor

Abrasion Resistance

Excellent

Sunlight Resistance

Good

Effect of Heat

Can be heat-set at 150 C. Can be

ironed at 130 C 150 C. Softens at
170 C 180 C. Melts at 250 C

Stability to repeated laundering

Excellent

Wash-and-wear

Excellent

Resistance to alkalies

Good

Resistance to acids

Decomposes in cold & hot

concentrated mineral acids.

Effect of bleach

Oxidizing bleach can all be used

with reasonable care.

Pressed Crease Retention

Good

Resistance to pilling

Poor to good

Resistance to perspiration

Very good

Resistance to mildew

Excellent

Resistance to moth/insects

Excellent

Nylon Quick Facts

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Maximum Temperature: 210F 99C

Minimum Temperature: -94F -70C
Autoclavable: No
Melting Point: 420F 216C
Tensile Strength: 5,800 psi
Hardness: R92
UV Resistance: Good
Translucent
Rigid
Specific Gravity: 1.13

Some Major Nylon Fiber Uses

i) Apparel:
Blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery, lingerie, underwear, raincoats, ski
apparel, windbreakers, swimwear, and cycle wear .

Home Furnishings: Bedspreads, carpets,

curtains, upholstery.

Industrial and Other Uses: Tire cord, hoses, conveyer and seat belts,
parachutes, racket strings, ropes and nets, sleeping bags,
tarpaulins, tents, thread, monofilament fishing line, dental floss .

Advantages
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Very strong even when wet.

Dimensionally stable.
Unaffected by alkalies.
Unaffected by mildew and moths.
Can be heat set to retain pleats.
Water borne stains.
Washes easily & dries quickly.
Need little or no ironing.

Disadvantages
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Damaged by sunlight.
Build up static electricity.
Oils stains are difficult to remove.
Melts in fire.
Low ironing temperature is required.

Nylon Fiber Producers

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Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.

Fiber Science, Inc.
Honeywell Resins & Chemicals LLC.
INVISTA; Kordsa International, LLC.
Nylstar, Inc.; Palmetto Synthetics;
Polyamide High Performance, Inc. (Formerly Acordis);
Premiere Fibers Inc.;
Solutia Inc.;
Unifi-Sans Technical Fibers, LLC;
Universal Fiber Systems LLC;
Wellman, Inc.

The Dupont Company, is the most famous

pioneer of the nylon

General Nylon Fiber Care Tips

Most items made from nylon can be machine washed and tumble dried at low
temperatures. Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle.
o Remove articles from dryer as soon as tumbling cycle is completed.
o If ironing is required, use warm iron.
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ACRYLIC FIBRE

INTRODUCTION OF THE FIBRE

FORMED FROM WET OR DRY SPINNING OF COPOLYMERS

CONTAINING ATEAST 85% ACRONITRILE UNITS.

USED AS SUBSTITUTE FOR WOOL-BECAUSE OF SOFT,

BULKY AND NON ALLERGIC NATURE OF FIBRE

DYEING ON THIS FABRIC GIVES VERY LIGHT COLOUR

THEREFORE DYED WITH CARRIERS LIKE COPPER ,
PHENOL ETC.

DEFINITION OF ACRYLIC FIBRES

ACC TO FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION :

A MANUFACTURED FIBRE IN WHICH THE FIBRE

FORMING
SUBSTANCE IS ANY LONG CHAIN SYNTHETIC POLYME
COMPOSED OF ATEAST 85% BY WEIGHT OF
ACRYLONITRILE
UNITS(-CH2-CH[CN]-)x.

ACRYLIC YARN

PROPERTIES OF THE FIBRE

SOFT ,BULKY AND NON ALLERGIC USED AS WOOL
SUBSTITUTED.
TENDENCY TO SOFTEN AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND
BECOME THERMOPLASTIC.
LOW ABRASION RESISTANCE.
LACK OF INTERNAL STABILITY.
EASY WASHABILITY AND HIGHLY RESILENT.

HIGH FASTNESS VALUE, EASILY ABLE TO DYE.

A NATURAL LOOK AND A WARM FEEL.

QUICK DRYING TO MOVE MOISTURE FROM BODY

SURFACE.

RESISTANCE TO MOTHS, OIL STAINS AND CHEMICALS

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ACRYLIC

TENSILE STRENGTH
(GRAMS/DENIER) DRY

2.5 4.0

TENSILE STRENGTH
(GRAMS/DENIER) WET

2.0-3.5

BREAKING ELONGATION
(PERCENT) DRY

20-55

BREAKING ELONGATION
(PERCENT)-WET

26-60

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

1.16 1.18
235 255
DECOMPOSES
18.2

SOFTENING POINT
MELTING POINT
LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX (%)

PRODUCTION OF THE FIBRE

IT IS FORMED FROM WET OR DRY SPINNING OF

COPOLYMERS CONAINING ATLEAST 85%
ACRYLONITRILE UNITS.

THE POLYMER IS FORMED BY FREE RADICAL

POLYMERISATION.

POLYMER IS DISSOLVED IN SOLVENTS LIKE N,N

DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE OR AQUEOUS SODI UM
THIOCYNATE TO IMPROVE THE ABSORPION OF DYES
TO THE FIBRE.

THEN METERED THROUG MULTI HOLE SPINNERETTE AND

RESULTANT FILAMENTS ARE COAGULATED IN AQ SOLUTION OF
SAME SOLVENT.

FIBRE IS THEN WASHED, STRECHED, DRIED AND CRIMPED.

ACRYLIC FIBRES ARE PRODUCED IN A RANGE OF DENIERS(1-15).

ACRYLIC FIBRES ARE USED IN STAPLE OR TOW FORM.

ACRYLIC FIBRES ARE MODIFIED TO GIVE SPECIAL PROPERTIES

TO SUIT END USES.

PRODUCTION OF ACRYLIC
FIBRE

TOW AND STAPLE FIBRE

PRODUCTION PROCESS

APPLICATION OF THE FIBRE

APPAREL: SWEATERS,SOCKS,FLEECE WEAR, CIRCULAR KNIT

APPAREL, SPORTSWEAR AND KIDS WEAR.

HOME FURNISHING: BLANKETS, CARPETS, AREA RUGS, UPOLSTERY,

DRAPERY,PILE LUGAGE, OUTDOOR FURNITURE.

INDUSTRIAL USES: ASBESTOS REPLACEMENT, CONCRETE AND

STUCCO REINFORECEMENT. FIBERFILL AND STUFFING, PROTECTIVE
AND COATED FABRICS, NON-WOVENS, FILTER BAGS, AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS AREAS

OTHER USES: CAFT YARNS, SAL COVER CLOTH, WIPE CLOTH

ACRYLIC A SUBSTITUTE FOR WOOL

FOR KNIT WEAR
BCOZ

HIGH HEAT RETENTION

SIMILAR PROPERTIES OF WOOL

BUKLY

FASTNESS TO LIGHT

VERY GOOD SHAPE RETENTION

DURABILITY

EASY CARE AND QUICK DRY QUALITIES

WHY ACRYLIC IS USED IN SPORTS

WEAR
BCOZ

LOW WATER ABSORPTION

QUICKER WATER TRANSPORT

LIGHT

WEATHER RESISTANCE.

ACRYLIC FIBRE CARE

WASH DELICATE ITEMS BY HAND IN WARM WATER

STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE REDUCED BY USING A

SOFTENER.

MACHINE DRY AT LOW TEMPERATURE SETTING AND

REMOVE FROM TUMBER AS SOON AS TUMBLING CYCLE.

USE MODERATELY WARM IRON IF NEEDED.

OVER VIEW OF THE ACRYLIC FIBRE

INDUSTRTY

GLOBAL ACRYLIC STAPLE FIBRE PRODUCTION CAPACITY STANDS AT

3,127 THOUSAND TONS. OF THIS, NEARLY HALF IS IN ASIA, AND WITH
CHINA ACCOUNTING FOR ALMOST A QUARTER OF GLOBAL CAPACITY.
JAPAN, ON THE OTHER HAND, SHARES JUST 9.5% OF GLOBAL
CAPACITY WHICH HAS SEEN CONSISTENTLY

THE GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF ACRYLIC STAPLE FIBRE TOUCHED 2,791

THOUSAND TONS IN 2006-07 .

ACRYLIC ACCOUNTS FOR 8% OF ALL CHEMICAL FIBRE PRODUCED IN

THE WORLD. THE SHARE HAS FALLEN DRAMATICALLY FROM 15% IN
EARLY 1980S.

DURING THE LAST 5-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 2005, ASF PRODUCTION HAS
INCREASED AT A RATE OF 1.25% PER ANNUM, THE SLOWEST GROWTH
RATE AMONG ALL CHEMICAL FIBRES PRODUCTION.

POLYESTER

INTRODUCTION

The name "polyester" refers to the linkage of several monomers (esters) within
the fiber

Polyester is the general name for any group of widely used synthetic products.
Polyesters are strong, tough materials that are manufactured in a variety of
colours, shapes and sizes. . Polyester fibers are the first choice for apparel and
are used in trousers, skirts, dresses, suits, jackets, blouses and outdoor clothing

Blends with cotton and virgin wool are very popular. They are often referred to
as the "classical blend". This is normally a combination of 55% polyester and
45% wool.

History
Structure
Manufacturing
Properties
Applications
Maintenance and Care

HISTORY

First U.S. Commercial Polyester Fiber Production: 1953,

DuPont Company

Polyester began as a group of polymers in W.H. Carothers' laboratory. Carothers

was working for duPont at the time when he discovered that alcohols and carboxyl
acids could be successfully combined to form fibers.

Polyester was put on the back burner, however, once Carothers discovered nylon. A
group of British scientists--J.R. Whinfield, J.T. Dickson, W.K. Birtwhistle, and C.G.
Ritchie--took up Carothers' work in 1939. In 1941 they created the first polyester fiber
called TERYLENE. In 1946 duPont bought all legal rights from the Brits and came up
with another polyester fiber which they named DACRON.

Polyester was first introduced to the American public in 1951. It was advertised as a
miracle fiber that could be worn for 68 days straight without ironing and still look
presentable.

In 1958 another polyester fiber called KODEL was developed by Eastman Chemical
Products, Inc. Today, polyester is still widely regarded as a "cheap, uncomfortable"
fiber, but even now this image is slowly beginning to change with the emergence of
polyester luxury fibers such as POLYESTER MICRO FIBER.

STRUCTURE

Two that are currently produced commercially are

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and

Poly-1, 4, cyclohexylene dimethylene (PCDT).
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Polyester is a smooth fiber with an even diameter. The fiber
diameter usually ranges from 12-25 micrometers (10-15 denier).

The undyed fiber is slightly off-white and partially transparent. The

fibers are approximately 35% crystaline and 65% amorphous.

STRUCTURE

Polyester is currently defined as: "Long-chain polymers chemically

composed of at least 85 percent by weight of an ester and a dihydric
alcohol and a terephthalic acid."
The name "polyester" refers to the linkage of several monomers
(esters) within the fiber. Esters are formed when alcohol reacts with a
carboxylic acid:

Close up of a polyester fiber

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Most polyester is made from petroleum from which the constituent acids and
alcohols are derived.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF POLYESTER FIBER PRODUCTION

The most common polyester for fiber purposes is poly (ethylene

terephthalate), or simply PET.

PET is made by reacting ethylene glycol with either terephthalic acid or its
methyl ester in the presence of an antimony catalyst. The reaction is carried
out at high temperature and vacuum to achieve the high molecular weights
need to form useful fibers. PET is melt spun.

SYNTHESIS OF POLYESTER

1) POLYMERIZATION

Condensation polymerization occurs when the acid and alcohol are reacted in a
vacuum at high temperatures. The polymerized material is extruded in the form of a
ribbon onto a casting trough or cooling wheel. After the ribbon hardens, it is cut into
chips.

2) SPINNING

The chips are dried and then put into hopper reservoirs for melting. Polyester is a
"melt spun" fiber, which means that it is heated, extruded through the spinnerets, and
cools upon hitting the air. From there it is loosely wound around cylinders.

3) DRAWING

The fibers are then hot stretched until they are about five times their original length in
order to decrease their width. The fiber is then wound onto cones as filaments or is
crimped and then is cut into staple lengths.

SYNTHESIS OF POLYESTER

VARIATIONS OF THE BASIC

POLYESTER

Different fibers can be created by doing one or more of the following:

1) ADDING A DELUSTERANT -Polyester is a naturally bright fiber, but can be made dull or
semi-dull by the addition of a delusterant.

2) CHANGING THE SHAPE OF THE SPINNERET -The simplest and most common shape is
a circle, but by changing the shape of the spinneret, square, oval, and bean-shaped fibers can
be formed. One can even create a hollow fiber. The different shapes affect the hand and
strength of the fiber.

3) DRAWING IT OUT MORE- Drawing out the fiber to five times its original length is normal,
but polyester can be stretched even further to create the now-popular micro fiber. Drawing it
out may also affect the strength, elasticity, and dye ability.

4) ADDING DYE- In its natural state, polyester is a slightly transparent off-white. Adding dye at
the manufacturing stage can create brilliant colors like electric blue and atomic red.

5) CRIMPING - When the fiber is drawn out it is long and smooth. Crimping can give the fiber
more texture and bulk and can increase its insulation properties, as well as its elasticity.

MAKING YARNS
After the fiber itself is created, it is made into a yarn. There are two types of polyester
yarns
Filament yarns are made by taking the long polyester filaments, grouping them together,
and then twisting them to make them thicker and stronger.
A monofilament yarn has just one, long polyester fiber that is not twisted.
Spun yarns are produced in much the same way that a cotton or wool yarn is produced.
The long filaments are fist cut into short pieces called staples.
These are then combined together and spun to create a yarn made up of thousands of
short filaments.

BLENDS

At this stage, polyester can also be combined with other fibers to produce a variety of effects.

Polyester and cotton is probably the most famous and popular blend. The polyester helps
the fabric retain its shape and resist stains and wrinkles. The cotton makes the fabric more
absorbent and comfortable.

Polyester is combined with wool to give it wrinkle-resistance and shape retention in all
kinds of weather. Since polyester is stronger than wool, it increases the durability and life of
the fabric. The wool contributes good draping characteristics and elasticity.

Polyester and rayon is another popular blend fabric. Here again the polyester makes the
fabric more resilient and durable, and helps it keep its shape. The rayon adds a different
texture, has a good hand, is good for draping, and is absorbent.

Polyester and nylon produce a strong fabric because of nylon's strength and abrasion
resistance and polyester's wrinkle-free properties. This combination produces a yarn that is
strong, durable, stable, easy to launder, and resistant to mildew and insects.
Problems with this blend, however, are that pilling may occur, and it does not have a very
good hand. Furthermore, since neither nylon nor polyester is very absorbent, the fabric may
feel wet and clammy in warm or humid weather

WEAVING:

After the yarns are made, they are shipped out to textile mills to be
woven into fabric. Polyester can be made into both woven and knitted
fabrics.

FINISHING PROCESSES

Finally, after the fabric is made, one or more of the following finishing processes is
often used to improve the quality of the fabric:

Heat setting - creates a permanent shape

Singeing - improves the hand, reduces pilling, and increases smoothness

Anti-static finish - reduces static electricity

Water and stain repellency - increases comfort and makes it easier to clean; also
used for rainwear

Resin finishes - increases ease of care

Calendaring - increases smoothness and reduces pilling

Embossing - creates a design and/or luster

PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Moisture regain: The moisture regain of polyester is

low, ranges between 0.2 to 0.8 percent. Although polyesters
are non-absorbent, they do not have wicking ability.
In wicking, moisture can be carried on the surface of
the fiber without absorption

Specific gravity: The specific gravity 1.38 or 1.22

depending on type of polyester fibres is moderate. Polyester
fibres have a density greater than polyamide fibres
and lower than rayon. Fabrics made from polyester fibres
are medium in weight

Heat effect: The melting point of polyester is close to

that of polyamide, ranging from 250 to 300C. Polyester
fibers shrink from flame and melt, leaving a hard black
residue.
The fabric burns with a strong, pungent odor.
Heat setting of polyester fibres, not only stabilizes size
and shape, but also enhances wrinkle resistance of the
fibres

PROPERTIES

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Effect of alkalies: Polyester fibres have good resistance

to weak alkalies high temperatures. It exhibits only
moderate resistance to strong alkalies at room temperature.

Effect of acids: Weak acids, even at the boiling point,

have no effect on polyester fibres unless the fibres are
exposed for several days. Polyester fibres have good
resistance to strong acids at room temperature. Prolonged
exposure to boiling hydrochloric acid destroys the
fibres, and 96% sulfuric acid and causes disintegration of
the fibres.

Effect of solvents: Polyester fibres are generally

resistant to organic solvents. Chemicals used in cleaning
and stain removal do not damage it, but hot m-cresol
destroys the fibres, and certain mixtures of phenol with
trichloromethane dissolve polyester fibres.
Oxidizing agents and bleachers do not damage polyester fibres.

PROPERTIES

MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTIES:

Polyester fibres exhibit good resistance to sunlight, and it also resists

abrasion very well.
Soaps, synthetic detergents, and other laundraids do not damage it.
One of the most serious faults with polyester is its oleophilic quality. It
absorbs oily material easily and holds the oil tenaciously.

POLYESTER FIBER
CHARACTERISTICS

Strong
Resistant to stretching and shrinking
Resistant to most chemicals
Crisp and resilient when wet or dry
Wrinkle resistant
Mildew resistant
Abrasion resistant
Easily washed .
It is Polyester fibres are particularly resistant to light and weather and
can withstand climatic effects.
They can be used where lightness and fineness are primary
requirements.
Polyester fibres have good moisture transport and dry quickly.
They are easy care.
High tenacity ensures above-average wear qualities.

POLYESTER FIBER USES

Apparel: Every form of clothing shirts, running shorts, track pants,

windbreakers, and lingerie.

Home Furnishings: Carpets, curtains, draperies,floor coverings,sheets

and pillow cases, wall coverings, and upholstery

Other Uses: Fancy yarn, power belting, ropes and nets, thread, tire
cord, auto upholstery, sails, floppy disk liners,thermal bonding and
fiberfill for various products including pillows and furniture

MAINTAINENCE

General Polyester Fiber Care Tips

On care labels polyester fibres are often given the abbreviation:

"PES".

Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and

dried.
Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle.
Do not bleach.
Use gentle cycle while washing.
Machine dry at a low temperature and remove articles as soon as
the tumbling cycle is completed.
Wash with light colours.
If ironing is desired, use a moderately warm iron.
Most items made from polyester can be dry-cleaned

OLEFIN

(POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE)

INTRODUCTION

Olefin fiber is a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any longchain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene, or
other olefin units.

Olefin fiber is a generic description that covers thermoplastic fibers derived from olefins.

Olefins are products of the polymerization of propylene and ethylene gases.

Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are the two most common members of the
family.

Polypropylene is extremely versatile as a fiber-forming material, whereas polyethylene is

not as good a fiber-forming high polymer material.

Since its introduction into the textile industry in the 1950s, the list of successful products
and markets for polypropylene fiber has increased exponentially

OLEFIN FIBER
CHARACTERISTICS
Able to give good bulk and cover

Abrasion resistant
Colorfast
Quick drying
Low static
Resistant to deterioration from chemicals, mildew, perspiration, rot and
weather
Thermally bondable
Stain and soil resistant
Strong
Sunlight resistant
Dry hand; wicks body moisture from the skin
Very comfortable
Very lightweight (olefin fibers have the lowest specific gravity of all fibers)

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OLEFIN

FIBER PRODUCTION

Olefin fibers (polypropylene and polyethylene) are products of the

polymerization of propylene and ethylene gases.

For the products to be of use as fibers, polymerization must be

carried out under controlled conditions with special catalysts that
give chains with few branches.
Of the two, polypropylene is the more favored for general textile
applications because of its higher melting point; and the use of
polypropylene has progressed rapidly since its introduction.

The fibers resist dyeing, so colored olefin fibers are produced by

adding dye directly to the polymer prior to or during melt spinning

A range of characteristics can be imparted to olefin fibers with

additives, variations in the polymer, and by use of different process
conditions

FIBER STRUCTURE

Polypropylene fibers are composed of crystalline and non-crystalline regions.

The speculates developed from a nucleus can range in size from fractions of a
micrometer to centimeters in diameter.

The a-axis of the crystal unit cell is aligned radically and the chain axis is
homogeneously distributed in planes perpendicular to this radial direction.

Each crystal is surrounded by non-crystalline material. Fiber spinning and

drawing may cause the orientation of both crystalline and amorphous regions.

These highly anisotropic microfibrillar structures lead to anisotropic fiber

properties.

World consumption of Polypropylene in nonwovens 1998-2007

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PROCESSING METHODS OF
POLYOLEFINS

There are six important processing methods for Polyolefins, these are:

Injection molding

Rotational molding

Blow molding

Extrusion

Blown film extrusion

Cast film extrusion

MANUFACTURE OF PP FIBER/FILAME
Polypropylene chips can be converted to fiber/filament by traditional melt
spinning, though the operating parameters need to be adjusted
depending on the final products. Spunbonded and melt blown processes
are also very important fiber producing techniques for nonwovens .

PROPERTIES OF
POLYPROPYLENE

CRYSTALLINITY OF PP FIBER

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

THERMAL PROPERTIES

DYEABILITY

OTHER PROPERTIES OF PP

In general, PP fiber has excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis, high
abrasion resistance and resistance to insects and pests. PP fiber is also easy to
process and inexpensive compared to other synthetic fibers. Its low moisture
absorption helps aid the quick transport of moisture.

CURRENT U.S. OLEFIN FIBER

PRODUCERS

American Fibers and Yarns Company

American Synthetic Fiber
Color-Fi
FiberVisions
Foss Manufacturing Co
TenCate Geosynthetics
Universal Fiber Systems LLC

SOME MAJOR OLEFIN FIBER

USES

Apparel: Activewear and sportswear; socks; thermal underwear; lining fabrics

Automotive: Interior fabrics used in or on kick panel, package shelf, seat

construction, truck liners, load decks, etc.

Home Furnishings: Indoor and outdoor carpets; carpet backing; upholstery and
wall coverings; furniture and bedding construction fabrics

Industrial: Carpets; disposable, durable nonwoven fabrics; ropes; filter fabrics;

bagging; geotextiles

PRODUCTS

APPLICATIONS

Because of its superior performance characteristics and comparatively low-cost,

PP fiber finds extensive use in the nonwovens industry. PP is a very important
fiber in nonwoven processing and dominates in many nonwoven markets. The
main application areas include: nonwoven fabrics, particularly absorbent product
coverstock markets, home furnishings and automotive markets.

GENERAL OLEFIN FIBER

CARE
TIPS
Most stains on fabric can be readily removed by spotting with lukewarm

water and detergent.

Bleaches can be used if needed.

If fabric is laundered, it should be line dried or tumble dried with gentle heat
or no heat. Olefin dries very rapidly.

Do not iron. (For specific instructions, refer to garment's sewn-in care label.)

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