Question

10 examples of synthetic fibre

Answer 1

Common synthetic fibers include:

Nylon (1931)

Modacrylic (1949)

Olefin (1949)

Acrylic (1950)

Polyester (1953)

Specialty synthetic fibers include:

Rayon (1894) artificial silk

Vinyon (1939)

Saran (1941)

Spandex (1959)

Vinalon (1939)

Aramids (1961) - known as Nomex, Kevlarand Twaron

Modal (1960's)

Dyneema/Spectra (1979)

PBI (Polybenzimidazole fiber) (1983)

Sulfar (1983)

Lyocell (1992) (artificial, not synthetic)

PLA (2002)

M-5 (PIPD fiber)

Orlon

Zylon (PBO fiber)

Vectran (TLCP fiber) made from Vectra LCP polymer

Derclon used in manufacture

Answer 2

Nylon, Polyester,Acrylic, Spandex, Aramid, Vinyon, Kevlar,Vinylon, Twaron and Zylon.