Definition of synthetic fibres
Fibres obtained from petroleum
Synthetic fibers are a type of textile fiber obtained from different products deriving from oil, that is, that this type of fiber is completely chemistry because the synthesis of their commodity raw material as well as the production of the strand are a production of men and do not come directly, or in part, from the natural environment such as with natural fibres and man-made fibres. For example it is important to mark that synthetic fiber is not artificial, although many times it is called them interchangeably.
Main uses: clothing and industrial
These fibers are used for the manufacture of clothing and it also has an industrial use being used in the manufacture of items such as the parachute and sails for boats.
Features: rigidity, long service life
The salient and distinctive characteristics of these fibers include its solidity, resistance and duration in the long run, simplicity in terms of care, provide heat in summer and cold in the winter, latter being a condition not advantageous when it comes to clothing.
Most popular synthetic fibers
There is a variety of such fibers: polyamides, being its exponent recognized the nylon and are characterized by being very resistant and elastic. The main disadvantages are that they deform with heat that penetrates them and on sensitive skin can cause allergies. Normally applies for the manufacture of sports clothing and swimwear. Polyester (terylene) is also used a lot at the behest of sports clothing. It is also very resistant and its cost is certainly low. The acrylic (leacryl) are noted for their resistance to inclement weather and direct action of light. Used in knitwear or threads that are woven by hand. For its part, the Poly Vinyl (Rhovil), resist well to chemical agents and that is they are the most popular to manufacture textile equipment with technical applications. In the case of the waxes, as the saran, they are very strong and that makes it use for upholstery products such as carpets and the carpet. And as the dorlastan spandex is used to also manufacture sports clothing, lingerie, and swimwear.