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synthetic textile fibers have revolutionized the textile industry. Such artificial fibers are usually long-chain polymers polymer (pŏl`əmər) ..... Click the link for more information. , produced industrially by the condensation of many small units. Orlon Orlon, trademark for an acrylic fiber available in filaments (long single strands) or staples (bundles of short fibers). Orlon is resistant to sunlight and atmospheric gases, which makes it ideal for awnings and other outdoor uses. ..... Click the link for more information. is the trade name for a polyacrylonitrile fiber made from natural gas, oxygen, and nitrogen. It combines bulk with light weight and is resistant to acids and sun damage. It is used for sweaters and other clothing. Dacron Dacron (dā`krŏn, dăk`rŏn), trademark for a polyester fiber. ..... Click the link for more information. is the trade name for a polyester fiber of great strength and wrinkle resistance. It is often blended with other fabrics. Vinyl fibers, such as Saran, are used for screening and heavy-duty upholstery. See also fiberglass fiberglass, thread made from glass. It is made by forcing molten glass through a kind of sieve, thereby spinning it into threads. Fiberglass is strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and to extreme temperatures. ..... Click the link for more information. ; nylon nylon, synthetic thermoplastic material characterized by strength, elasticity, resistance to abrasion and chemicals, low moisture absorbency, and capacity to be permanently set by heat. After 10 years of research E. I. ..... Click the link for more information. ; rayon rayon, synthetic fibers made from cellulose or textiles woven from such fibers; more rayon is manufactured than any other synthetic fiber. The name was adopted (1924), in preference to "artificial silk," by the U.S. Dept. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The increase was due to a substantial increase in sales of aluminum because of a rise in the market price compared with last year as well as increased sales of caprolactam, the raw material for synthetic textile fibers, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) because of production capacity expansions. The increase was due to a substantial increase in sales of aluminum on the back of improved market conditions as well as increased sales of caprolactam, the raw material for synthetic textile fibers, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) because of production capacity expansions. |
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