Description
Synthetic fibers are made from synthesized polymers or small molecules. The compounds that are used to make these fibers come from raw materials such as petroleum based chemicals or petrochemicals. These materials are polymerized into a long, linear chemical that bond two adjacent carbon atoms. Differing chemical compounds will be used to produce different types of fibers. Although there are several different synthetic fibers, they generally have the same common properties. Generally, they are known for being:
- Heat-sensitive
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Resistant to insects, fungi and rot but when damp and warm may attract them
- Low moisture absorbency
- Electrostatic
- Flame resistant
- Density or specific gravity
- Pilling
- Low melting temperature
- Extremely hazardous to the environment.
- Can shrink rap and suffocate the user.
- Can make you overheat
- Synthetic fibers do not depend either on an agricultural crop or on animal farming.
- They are generally cheaper than natural fiber.
- Synthetic fibers posses unique characteristics which make them popular dress material.
- They dry up quickly, are durable, readily available and easy to maintain.
- Can make you get cold when wet
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