2A Acetate and Triacetate Flashcards
Regenerated fibres
1
Q
Properties (Acetate only)
A
- stronger when dry, weaker when wet
- lower melting point
- not as resistant to sunlight
- moisture wicking properties: better for linings
2
Q
Properties (Triacetate only)
A
- stronger than acetate when wet
- higher melting point
- better resistance to sunlight
- better resistance to heat than acetate
3
Q
Properties (Acetate and Triacetate)
A
- really soft with elegant drape
- poor abrasion resistance
- does not pill
- dries quickly
- not insulating
- hypoallergenic
- silk-like replacement
- better elasticity than viscose
- thermoplastic
- lower moisture absorption: susceptible to static
- blended with many fibres
- can be texture/perma-pleated
4
Q
Products
A
- Silk type fabrics: dresses, blouses, linings
- microfibre performance fabrics
- embroidery yarns
- ribbons
- trimmings
- trubenized collars and cuffs
5
Q
Source
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- from wood pulp/cotton linters
- cellulose is dissolved in ascetic acid - 95% of this can be recycled
- resin flakes are dissolved in acetone - reducing a viscous liquid
- forced through a spinneret and drawn
6
Q
Environment
A
Made from renewable resources: can be composted/incinerated at the end of the garments life
