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Synthetic Fiber, - Coggle Diagram
Synthetic Fiber
Polyester
Polyester is manufactured from petroleum. It is a category of polymer, which contains an ester
the group in their main chain. PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Properties of Polyester
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- It is very durable, resistant to chemicals. Polyester does not shrink.
- It is hydrophobic in nature and dries up quickly as it does not absorb water.
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- It is easily washed and dried.
Uses of Polyester
- It is used to make polyester suits.
- It is used in the manufacturing of ropes in industries. Then these ropes are useful in rock
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- Pet bottles are also commonly used.
- Example of polyester: polyester Mat and polyester rope.
Nylon
It is made from coal, water, and air. It is the first fully synthetic fiber that was made in 1931.
Uses of Nylon:
- It is used for making
fishing nets, parachutes, bags, ropes, etc.
- It is often blended with wool to increase strength.
- It is used in the manufacturing of various machine parts.
Properties of Nylon:
- It means no extra care is required. It is a rough and
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- It is highly resistant to insects, fungi, animals, chemicals, etc.
- It is durable as it has high tenacity or strength.
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- It has excellent abrasion resistance.
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Rayon
It is obtained from wood pulp and this pulp is further processed to form rayon. It is also called
artificial silk.
Properties of Rayon:
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It is also called as viscose rayon and artificial silk. The liquid obtained from the pine tree is called
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