write a short note on types of synthetic fibres
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They are produced chemically.
There are many artificially made fibres, some are:
• Rayon :- made in factories using wood pulp.( it is also the first artificially made fibre so
It is referred as 'The laboratory's first gift to the loon'. )
Rayon is also called "Artificial silk".
• Nylon :- made from coal, petroleum, water and air.
• Polyester :- It is a polymer of many ester units.( Terylene as the most popular form )
• Acrylic :- It is manufactured as a filament and often used as a substitute for wool.
.Rayon or Artificial silk .Nylon .Terylene .Poly Ethene Tetraphthalate(PET)
.Acrylic Fibres(Acrylon)
Rayon:this natural fibre is processed to obtain a silk-like fibre.Therefore,rayon is sometimes also called regenerated fibre.
uses of rayon:
it is suitable for wear in summer because its fabric can absorb sweat
Nylon:it does not use any natural fibre as its raw material.Nylon also called the wonder polymer
uses of nylon: it is used for making common householdd articles,such as toothbrushes,combs,hooks, etc.
Terylene:terylene is another synthetic fibre which is used for making clothes
uses of terylene:it is largely used for making fabrics.
poly ethene tetraphthalate:it is a synthetic polymer commonly used to make bottles,boxes,etc.
uses of PET:it is used for making magnetic tapes used in audio and video cassette recorders.
Acrylic fibres.
uses of acrylic fibres:
.They have a long lasting lustre.
.They dry quickly.
.They are easy to clean.