An In-depth Understanding Of Polyester Fibers
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<strong>An</strong> <strong>In</strong>-<strong>depth</strong> <strong>Understanding</strong><br />
<strong>Of</strong> <strong>Polyester</strong> <strong>Fibers</strong><br />
<strong>Polyester</strong> fibers are long chain polymers and develops from the<br />
chemical reaction between acid and alcohol. It is derived from coal,<br />
air, water and petroleum.<br />
Types of <strong>Fibers</strong><br />
PET (polyethylene terephthalate)<br />
It is more common compared to other types and also much stronger.<br />
It can be used alone or be blended with other fabrics. It makes<br />
clothes wrinkle-free, stain resistant and more likely to retain its<br />
shape.<br />
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PCDT (poly-1, 4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate)<br />
More elastic and resilient, it is more suited for longer and heavier<br />
use like furniture covers and drapes.<br />
Manufacture<br />
<strong>Polyester</strong> is of 4 types - filament, staple, tow, and fiberfill. So<br />
manufacturing each type has some differences. While making<br />
filaments, each separate stand is kept intact, which results in<br />
continuous length and smooth fabrics. Filaments are short and in<br />
predetermined length in the staple form and thus easier to blend with<br />
other fibers. When the continuous filaments are loosely drawn<br />
together, then it becomes the Tow form. The last type is the Fiberfill,<br />
that is used to make quilts, pillows and outerwear and is voluminous.<br />
Among these 4, filament and staple are the more common ones.<br />
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Types of <strong>Polyester</strong> Yarns<br />
Filament Yarns<br />
This term refers to a long rope like bundle of raw fibers that has not<br />
been cut or processed into staple form. There are 2 varieties i.e.:<br />
monofilament and multifilament. If you wish to use fiber for sheer<br />
lightweight fabrics like tulle, voile and organdy, then you need<br />
regular tenacity polyester yarn that is bright for light, stretch and sag<br />
resistance. The semi dull version is used for certain apparels. A<br />
duller version is for shirts and trousers.<br />
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Textured Yarns<br />
These are processed to reduce transparency, slipperiness and<br />
formation of small tangles on the fiber. After texturing, the fabric<br />
becomes opaque, appears better and the texture, warmth and<br />
absorbency improves.<br />
Spun Yarns<br />
When a fiber and several types of fibers are twisted or "spun" to<br />
make a single thread. Combining natural fibers with synthetic fibers<br />
is common like cotton with polyester.<br />
For good quality polyester fiber yarn, you can get in touch with<br />
Fiber Partner. Visit our website fiberpartner.com or call +45 79 44<br />
77 22 today!<br />
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