Common chemical raw materials for clothing
Of course! These six fibers are called the “six major fibers” in synthetic fibers, and each has different characteristics:
- Polyester (polyester fiber):
- Good elasticity and high strength, but poor water absorption.
- Used in textile materials, electrical insulation materials, fishing nets, ropes, tire cords, parachutes, space suits, etc.
- Can also be used to make films, movie films, audio and video tapes, etc.
- Nylon (polyamide fiber):
- Strong and wear-resistant, commonly known as nylon.
- Used to make knitwear, blended fabrics, industrial fabrics, tire cords, fishing nets, cables, etc.
- Acrylic (polyacrylonitrile fiber):
- Lightweight and elastic, known as “artificial wool”.
- Can be blended with wool, cotton, etc. to make wool yarn, wool fabrics, cotton fabrics, artificial fur, carpets, curtains, etc.
- Vinylon (polyvinyl alcohol formal fiber):
- Excellent hygroscopicity, known as “synthetic cotton”.
- Can be blended with cotton to make woven-cotton blended fabrics, filter cloth, canvas, conveyor belts, etc.
- Polypropylene (polypropylene fiber):
- Abrasion-resistant, high strength, but poor aging resistance.
- Used to make carpets, woven bags, ropes, filter cloth, packaging materials, etc.
- Spandex (polyurethane elastic fiber):
- Good elasticity, born for elasticity.
- Used to make elastic fabrics, tights, socks, swimsuits, etc.
In short, these fibers have a wide range of applications in different fields, from clothing to industrial products, they are inseparable from their contributions.