Textile Update

We review the difference between spun and filament yarns

Olefin and Acrylic both have interesting special uses.

What makes Polyester a “workhorse” fiber?

The first synthetic fiber was nylon

Acetate is crummy.

Viscose, Modal, Cupra, what’s the deal?

The regenerated natural fibers come from natural sources but are “man” made.

There are other ways to modify manufactured fibers, including texturizing.

We can modify manufactured fibers by adding compounds to the “dope”.

Manufacturing fibers involved either using naturally occurring polymers or synthesizing polymers in the laboratory.