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Fiberfil
Fiberfil refers to Polyester Staple Fibres used as filling for pillows, decorative pillows, cushions,
bolsters, quilts & & comforters, comforters, mattresses, mattress toppers, toppers, mattress mattress pads, sleeping bag bags, bag furniture
cushions, furniture backs, insulated garments and soft toys.
Traditionally cotton cotton has has been been used as a a filling material material in India. Though with rapid development in
synthetic fibre production technology special synthetic fibres have been developed as an alternative to
cotton for filling purpose.
Product characteristics
Fiberfil is available available in deniers ranging ranging from from 2 to to 20 however the the most most common types types of Fiberfil used
for stuffing purpose are 6 D and 15 D. The fibres are available in cut lengths of f 32mm, 40mm, 44mm,
51mm, 64mm, 64mm, 76mm, 76mm, 88mm, 88mm, 108mm and and 128mm. However, the normal cut lengths used for filling
are 32mm (for blow filling), 51mm and 64mm. Fiberfil can be classified based on the method of
production, cross section of the staple fibres, type of finishing etc.
Classification of Fiberfil
Based on
Manufacturing
Process
•Virgin PSF
•Regenerated PSF
Based on Cross
section
•Hollow
•Solid
Virgin PSF PSF is is manufactured manufactured from from a a combination of Terypthalic Acid (PTA) and Monoethylene Glycol
(MEG). The regenerated ated PSF is made by recycling polyester waste such as PET bottles and any other
100% polyester scrap. Majority of the Fiberfil produced from recycled waste has solid tubular cross
section whereas virgin PSF has a hollow core which gives a higher diameter for the same denier and
hence higher bulk, particularly for filling end uses. As a result hollow PSF can give the same support
level of recycled fibres with 15-20% 20% less filling quantity. Moreover the hollow PSF Fiberfil is more
soft and comfortable, does not t form form lumps, retains bulk bulk and shape after wash and is more durable.
Siliconised PSF has more bounce than non siliconised type.
Based on Finish
•Siliconised
•Non siliconised
Conjugated Fiberfil is is another another kind of of product available which is a bi component component fibre with natural
crimp (unlike other fibres which need need to to be be imparted crimps in the manufacturing process). PSF non
siliconised Fiberfil with solid solid cross section section is the most widely used type in the Indian market. Fiberfil
is also available in the form of wadding which is a soft web of fibre in sheet form.