Important fibres of technical textile industry - Part 2
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In our former article entitled 'Important fibres of technical textile industry - Part 1' , we discussed aboutfive fibres Polyethylene, Polyester, Nylon, Carbon and Polypropylene. In thisarticle we would be covering other five major fibres of technical textileindustry. The properties, application and leading manufacturers are alsocovered.
These fibres are listed below.
1. Glass fibre
2. Viscose fibre
3. Acrylic fibre
4. Protein fibre
5. Metal fibre
Glass Fibre
Introduction
Glass fibre is obtained from the fine fibres of the glass. Fibreglass is formed from fine silica strands. Glass itself is a crystalline solid.Basically glass fibre is a polymer. The common properties of glass fibre areas follows.
Properties
- High strength
- Non flammable
- Relatively insensitive to moisture
- Good electrical insulation
- High production rates
- Relatively low density
- Good chemical resistance
- Relatively low fatigue resistance
- Good strength properties in various conditions
- Relatively low density
- Low modulus
- Good electrical resistance
- Low cost
Application of Glass fibre
- Reinforcement material in polymer matrix composites
- Laminate structures can be used in storage tanks
- Woven fabrics are used in production of surfboards, composite panels and other similar devices
- Useful for good thermal insulation
Manufacturers of Glass fibre
- Saint-Gobain Vertex,
s.r.o.
- Nippon Electric Glass Trading Co., Ltd.
- Central Glass
Co., Ltd.
- Texas
Fiberglass Group
- Snoma
Science & Technology Co.,Ltd.
Viscose fibre
Introduction
Viscose rayon is a cellulosic fibre,
which is manufactured by regeneration. It is neither a synthetic fibre nor a
natural fibre fully because it is obtained from naturally occurring polymers.
Properties
- Viscose
has silk like feel and drape
- It
retains its colors
- It
has cellulosic base so it has many properties like cotton and natural cellulosic
fibre
- Moisture
absorbent
- Comfortable
to wear
- Breathable
- Easily
dyed in vivid colors
- It
does not build up static electricity
- Moderate dry
strength and abrasion resistance
Application of Viscose fibre
- Apparel uses
like jackets, dresses etc.
- Industry uses
like tire cord
- Medical surgery products
- Furnishings like
upholstery, bed spreads etc.
Manufacturers of Viscose fibre
- Birla Viscose
International
- Lenzing
Technik GmbH
- Celanese Acetate
LLC
- Denish
Fabrics
- Shanghai
Tenbro Bamboo Textile Co. Ltd.
Acrylic fibre
Introduction
Acrylic fibre is a synthetic fibre,
which is made from polymer. Methyl acrylate and vinyl acetate are comonomers of
acrylic fibre. This polymer is obtained by free radical polymerization. Acrylic
fibre has wool like feeling and it is light weight, warm and soft.
Properties
- Resistant to
moths, chemicals and oils
- Resistant to
deterioration from sunlight exposure
- It dyes well
- Has excellent
colorfastness
- It retains its
shape
- Resists wrinkles
and shrinkage
- Quick dry and
easy care
- Very good heat
retention
- Durability and
quick dry qualities
- Quick water
transport and weather resistant
Application of Acrylic fibre
- Use in the
knitwear section
- In sportswear
- In industry and
apparel
- Hygienic,
barrier cloth and bactericidal
- Domestic
textiles
- Cement
reinforcement
- Producer dyed
fabrics
- Carpets
Manufacturers of Acrylic fibre
- Thai Acrylic
Fibre Company Limited, Thailand
- Pasupati
Acrylon Limited
- Dralon GmbH
- Sinopec shanghai
Petrochemical Company Limited
- Polyacryl
Trading Company (PTC)
Protein fibre
Introduction
Protein fibre is available in chitin
and chitosan form. It has a chemical structure which is very similar to rayon.
Chittin/chitosan is natural polysaccharide produced biologically by the living
organisms on the earth. It is white porous polysaccharide. It is safe material
to use and widely used in the different applications.
Properties
- Antimicrobial
activity (Inhibits bacterial growth)
- Flocculation
(Purifies waste waters)
- Salt adsorption
(Lowers high blood pressure)
- Hemostatic
action (bleeding easily stopped)
- Heavy metal
adsorption (Adsorbs and removes radioactive substances)
- Cell activation
(Promotes Iysozyme secretion)
- Slow releasing
action (permits slow and steady release of medicines)
- Immunization
(enhances immunity of body against diseases)
- Lowering of
cholesterol (catches cholesterol and lowers its level)
- Biodegradation (being
organic material it is degraded by microorganisms)
- Acceleration of
skin tissue regeneration (thin non woven fabric is applied to burns)
- Oil absorption
inhibition (helps to remove excess fat from body)
- Body activation
(helps in wound healing)
Application of Protein fibre
Gymnastic
uniform like sweats, t-shirts and shirts, polo shirts, blouse, cardigan
House interior
like pillow cover and bedcover
Sports wear like
uniform of baseball team, underwear for judo, wristband, socks with five toes
Underwear like
bikini, lingerie and mens brief
Outer wear like
blankets
Manufacturers of Protein fibre
- Harvest
SPF Textile Co., Ltd
- ShangHai
Winshow Soybean Fibre Industry Co.,Ltd
- Euroflax Industries Ltd.
- Salts Organic Clothing
- Jiangyin
Changlong Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd.
Metal fibre
Introduction
Metallic fibre is used in all kinds
of clothes from everyday wear to party wear and evening wear. Metallic fibre is
commonly used in upholestry. Basic types of metallic yarns are co-creating
metallic yarns, m-type metallic yarn, mh-type metallic yarn, mx-type metallic
yarn, s-type metallic yarn and st-type metallic yarn.
Properties
- Good thermal and
electrical conduction
- Wear resistance
and corrosion
- Elastic module
and high intensity
- Protection from
magnetism and static and radiation
- Better shield
effect
Application of Metal fibre
- Automotive
manufacturing
- Petrochemistry
- Environmental protection
- Automobile safe
gasbag
- Shield dress of protection from magnetism
- Bulletproof vests
- Anti-fake
material
- Dust proof ultra clean clothes
Manufacturers of Metal fibre
- Rando
Machine Corporation
- Rainbow Gallery
- Western metal
materials co ltd.
- Unitika Ltd.,
- Koolon Fiber
Tech. Co.
References:
www.AZoM.com
http://bioline.co.th/en/product/chitosan.php
Bannawach Bio-Line
Co.,Ltd.
http://www.swicofil.com/soybeanproteinfibertestreport.html
http://www.alibaba.com
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