Chemical Fabrics: Information, Classification And Characteristics
Chemical fabrics are manufactured or man-made filaments, extruded as liquid and formed into various fibers. They are dyed in different colors before weaving into fabric. - Acetate - fibers woven into fabric that look as luxurious as silk, but the hand is different. It has less wrinkles; soft and good for draping.
- Triacetate - has more resistance against heat than acetate. Avoid contact with nail products, alcohol-based perfumes; thinner and adhesive.
- Acrylic - a fabric like the hand light wool, soft and luxurious, it dries fast and washable.
- Modacrylics - similar to acrylic but are flame retardant and will self-extinguish.
gfx- a sample of dress made of man-made fabric
- Lastex - is made from latex, an elastic fiber used to make fabric called spandex.
- Nylon - is versatile and can be knitted into hosiery or netting for bridal veils and tulle for ball gowns.
- Polyester - a very strong and resistant fiber. A polycotton blend fabric make a permanent press property to wearing garment longer.
- Viscose Rayon or Fibranne in french - comes from cellulo fiber, has the quality of cotton, strong, water absorbent and heat resistant.
- Spandex - is a stretchable fiber that is mostly used as a foundation for garment and hosiery.
sample usage of a man-made fabrics:
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