Olefin/Polypropylene fiber | Manufactured fiber Olefin

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Olefin or Polypropylene Fiber

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Definition-A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units, except amorphous (non-crystalline) polyolefins. Commercially it was first produced by Hercules Incorporated(A chemical manufacturing company).




Raw Materials of Olefin

• Ethylene
• Propylene
• Other olefin units

Available Fiber Formation

• Olefin Staple Fiber
• Olefin Filament Fiber
• Olefin Carpet BCF Filament Fiber
• Olefin Film Fiber
• Polyethylene Fiber

Properties of Olefin Fiber

• Excellent abrasion resistant
• Highly strong
• Outstanding color fastness
• Quick drying
• Low static
• Resistant to deterioration from chemicals, mildew, perspiration, rot and weather
• Thermally bond-able
• Stain and soil resistant
• Sunlight resistant
• Very comfortable
• Very lightweight (This fibers have the lowest specific gravity of all fibers)

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Automotive
• Home Furnishings
• Industrial