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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

o Produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont.


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

o Condensation Copolymer formed by reacting equal parts of a diamine and a


dicarboxylic acid.
o Made through a chemical process called Ring Opening Polymerization.
o 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

o Maximum Temperature: 210°F 99°C


o Minimum Temperature: -94°F -70°C
o Autoclavable: No
o Melting Point: 420°F 216°C
o Tensile Strength: 5,800 psi
o Hardness: R92
o UV Resistance: Good
o Translucent
o Rigid
o 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
o Very strong even when wet.
o Dimensionally stable.
o Unaffected by alkalies.
o Unaffected by mildew and moths.
o Can be heat set to retain pleats.
o Water borne stains.
o Washes easily & dries quickly.
o Need little or no ironing.
Disadvantages

o Damaged by sunlight.
o Build up static electricity.
o Oils stains are difficult to remove.
o Melts in fire.
o Low ironing temperature is required.
Nylon Fiber Producers
o Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.
o Fiber Science, Inc.
o Honeywell Resins & Chemicals LLC.
o INVISTA; Kordsa International, LLC.
o Nylstar, Inc.; Palmetto Synthetics;
o Polyamide High Performance, Inc. (Formerly Acordis);
o Premiere Fibers Inc.;
o Solutia Inc.;
o Unifi-Sans Technical Fibers, LLC;
o Universal Fiber Systems LLC;
o Wellman, Inc.
The Dupont Company, is the most famous
pioneer of the nylon
General Nylon Fiber Care Tips

o 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.
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 2.5 – 4.0


(GRAMS/DENIER) – DRY  
TENSILE STRENGTH 2.0-3.5
(GRAMS/DENIER) – WET
BREAKING ELONGATION 20-55
(PERCENT) – DRY
BREAKING ELONGATION 26-60
(PERCENT)-WET
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.16 – 1.18
SOFTENING POINT 235 – 255
MELTING POINT  DECOMPOSES
LIMITING OXYGEN INDEX (%) 18.2
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
STRUCTURE
 Two that are currently produced commercially are

 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and


 Poly-1, 4, cyclohexylene dimethylene (PCDT).
 .
 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 300°C. 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
long-chain 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

2.5

Consumption in 1.5
Million Tons
1 Consumption
0.5

0
Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2005
Year
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.)
 THANK YOU.

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