Moisture Regain and Moisture Content of Different Fibers

Moisture Regain: It is the ratio between the weight of water with the oven dry weight of the material express in percentage.

Moisture Content: It is the ratio between the weight of water with the total weight of the material express in percentage.

Fiber  -  MR%  -  MC%

Cotton   - 8.5      -  7.34
Jute      -  13.75    -  12.1
Viscose - 11.0    -   9.91
Silk       - 11.0    -   9.91
Wool     - 16.0    -  13.8
Acrylic   - 1.5     -  0
Flax       - 12.4    -  10.4
Hemp    - 12.4   -   10.4
Nylon     - 4.0    -   3.1
Polyester  - 0.4   -  0
Acetate    - 6.0    -  0


Olefin, Polypropylene, Carbon, Graphite, Glass fiber has no Moisture Regain or Moisture Content.

Moisture Regain and Moisture Content of Different Fibers

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Moisture Regain: It is the ratio between the weight of water with the oven dry weight of the material express in percentage.

Moisture Content: It is the ratio between the weight of water with the total weight of the material express in percentage.

Fiber  -  MR%  -  MC%

Cotton   - 8.5      -  7.34
Jute      -  13.75    -  12.1
Viscose - 11.0    -   9.91
Silk       - 11.0    -   9.91
Wool     - 16.0    -  13.8
Acrylic   - 1.5     -  0
Flax       - 12.4    -  10.4
Hemp    - 12.4   -   10.4
Nylon     - 4.0    -   3.1
Polyester  - 0.4   -  0
Acetate    - 6.0    -  0


Olefin, Polypropylene, Carbon, Graphite, Glass fiber has no Moisture Regain or Moisture Content.

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Spandex Fiber | Properties of Lycra | Elastane Fiber

Spandex Fiber

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Definition-A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85% of a segmented polyurethane. Dupont Company first produced spandex as Lycra in 1959. Lycra is a trade name of spandex fiber was given by "Dupont" The others trade name of spandex is Elastane, Elaspan, Linel, ROICA and ESPA according to the manufacturers. Now Spandex is widely used for producing stretch fabrics such as knit fabrics, denim, twill, canvas, etc.

Available fiber formation

• Spandex Textile Filament Fiber

Raw Materials of Spandex

• Polyurethane
• Natural latex

Properties of Spandex fiber

• Outstanding stretch and recovery.
• Extensibility is maximum 700%
• Stronger, more durable and higher retractive force than rubber
• Lightweight, soft, smooth, supple
• Widely use in garments for comfort and fit.
• Heat-settable — facilitates transforming puckered fabrics into flat fabrics, or flat fabrics into permanent rounded shapes
• Easily Dye-able
• Resistant to deterioration by body oils, perspiration, lotions or detergents
• Abrasion resistant
• Available in fiber diameters ranging from 10 denier to 2500 denier
• Available in clear and opaque lustrous
• Easily sew-able with no needle breakage

End Uses:

• Most of the apparels where requires stretch and fit.

 

Spandex Fiber | Properties of Lycra | Elastane Fiber

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Spandex Fiber

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Definition-A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85% of a segmented polyurethane. Dupont Company first produced spandex as Lycra in 1959. Lycra is a trade name of spandex fiber was given by "Dupont" The others trade name of spandex is Elastane, Elaspan, Linel, ROICA and ESPA according to the manufacturers. Now Spandex is widely used for producing stretch fabrics such as knit fabrics, denim, twill, canvas, etc.

Available fiber formation

• Spandex Textile Filament Fiber

Raw Materials of Spandex

• Polyurethane
• Natural latex

Properties of Spandex fiber

• Outstanding stretch and recovery.
• Extensibility is maximum 700%
• Stronger, more durable and higher retractive force than rubber
• Lightweight, soft, smooth, supple
• Widely use in garments for comfort and fit.
• Heat-settable — facilitates transforming puckered fabrics into flat fabrics, or flat fabrics into permanent rounded shapes
• Easily Dye-able
• Resistant to deterioration by body oils, perspiration, lotions or detergents
• Abrasion resistant
• Available in fiber diameters ranging from 10 denier to 2500 denier
• Available in clear and opaque lustrous
• Easily sew-able with no needle breakage

End Uses:

• Most of the apparels where requires stretch and fit.

 

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Olefin/Polypropylene fiber | Manufactured fiber Olefin

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

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

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Nylon Fiber | Manufactured Fiber Nylon | Properties and End Uses

Nylon Fiber
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Definition-A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less than 85% of the amide-linkages are attached directly (-CO-NH-) to two aliphatic groups. It was first synthetic true fiber, produced by "Dupont Company" on 28 February, 1935.

Raw Materials of Nylon 6, 6

• Adepic acid [ (CH2)4(COOH)2 ]
• Hexamethylene Diamine [ H2N(CH2)6NH2 ]

Raw Materials of Nylon 6

• Polyamides
• Caprolactum

Properties of Nylon Fiber

• Highest strong fiber.
• Elasticity is high.
• Abrasion resistant
• Lustrous
• Easy to wash
• Resistant to damage from oil and many chemicals
• Can be precolored or dyed in wide range of colors
• Resilient
• Low in moisture absorbency, MR - 4%
• Filament yarns provide smooth, soft, long-lasting fabrics
• Spun yarns lend fabrics light weight and warmth

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishings
• Industrial useExtensively use for producing rope

Nylon Fiber | Manufactured Fiber Nylon | Properties and End Uses

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Nylon Fiber
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Definition-A manufactured fiber in which the fiber forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less than 85% of the amide-linkages are attached directly (-CO-NH-) to two aliphatic groups. It was first synthetic true fiber, produced by "Dupont Company" on 28 February, 1935.

Raw Materials of Nylon 6, 6

• Adepic acid [ (CH2)4(COOH)2 ]
• Hexamethylene Diamine [ H2N(CH2)6NH2 ]

Raw Materials of Nylon 6

• Polyamides
• Caprolactum

Properties of Nylon Fiber

• Highest strong fiber.
• Elasticity is high.
• Abrasion resistant
• Lustrous
• Easy to wash
• Resistant to damage from oil and many chemicals
• Can be precolored or dyed in wide range of colors
• Resilient
• Low in moisture absorbency, MR - 4%
• Filament yarns provide smooth, soft, long-lasting fabrics
• Spun yarns lend fabrics light weight and warmth

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishings
• Industrial useExtensively use for producing rope

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Synthetic Fiber Acrylic | Properties and Uses of Acrylic

Acrylic Fiber
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Definition- A manufactured fiber in which the fiberforming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x. First Commercially produced by "Dupont Company" on 1950s. It is called as synthetic wool for it's cold protecting characteristics. It is produced in the method of dry spinning where hot air is used for fiber formation.


Available Fiber Formation

•     Acrylic Tow Fiber
•     Acrylic Staple Fiber

Raw Materials of Acrylic
Acrylonitrile [  (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x ]

Properties of Acrylic Fiber

• Synthetic wool.
• Good in moisture absorb, MR - 1.5%.
• Excellent wickability & quick drying.
• Flexible aesthetics for wool-like, cotton-like, or blended appearance
• Washed easily
• Well resistant to moths, oil, and chemicals
• Easily dyeable with excellent color fastness
• Excellent resistance to sunlight degradation

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishings
• Industrial Use
• Others

Synthetic Fiber Acrylic | Properties and Uses of Acrylic

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Acrylic Fiber
FTC(Federal Trade Commission) Definition- A manufactured fiber in which the fiberforming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x. First Commercially produced by "Dupont Company" on 1950s. It is called as synthetic wool for it's cold protecting characteristics. It is produced in the method of dry spinning where hot air is used for fiber formation.


Available Fiber Formation

•     Acrylic Tow Fiber
•     Acrylic Staple Fiber

Raw Materials of Acrylic
Acrylonitrile [  (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x ]

Properties of Acrylic Fiber

• Synthetic wool.
• Good in moisture absorb, MR - 1.5%.
• Excellent wickability & quick drying.
• Flexible aesthetics for wool-like, cotton-like, or blended appearance
• Washed easily
• Well resistant to moths, oil, and chemicals
• Easily dyeable with excellent color fastness
• Excellent resistance to sunlight degradation

End Uses:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishings
• Industrial Use
• Others

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Polyester Fiber | Raw Materials, Characteristics & Uses of Polyester

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

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

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