Polyester Fiber | Raw Materials, Characteristics & Uses of Polyester

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Polyester Fiber
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Definition- polyester is a manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by Polyethelene Terepthalate(PET).

Raw Materials of Polyester

• PET
• Ethelene Glycol

Fiber is available in the form of

• Polyester Tow Fiber
• Polyester Staple Fiber
• Polyester Fiberfill
• Polyester Textile Filament Fiber
• Polyester Industrial Filament Fiber
• PEN Fiber (Polyethylene Naphthalate)

Properties of Polyester Fiber:

• Very strong fiber.
• Low absorbency, MR- 0.4%
• Resistant to stretching and shrinking
• Chemical resistant is definitely high.
• Quick drying
• Crisp and resilient when wet or dry
• Wrinkle resistant
• Mildew resistant
• Abrasion resistant
• Retains heat-set pleats and crease
• Wash easily

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishing
• Industrial Uses