Acrylic fiber is a type of fibers similar to wool, being widely used for clothes, carpet, break pad, dust filter unit and other products. Acrylic fiber has excellent hydroscopicity. The fiber can absorb liquid whose weight is heavier than fiber by 25 times.
However, acrylic fiber has high fragility. It may be damaged easily during processing. In general, the fiber is blended with other types of fibers to enhance its strength, being used as raw materials for high-grade sport wear.
Characteristics of acrylic fiber
* Luxurious appearance
* Crisp or soft hand
* Wide range of colors; dyes and prints well
* Excellent drapeability and softness
* Shrink, moth, and mildew resistant
* Low moisture absorbency, relatively fast drying
* No pilling problem, little static problem
* Most acetate garments require dry-cleaning
