Polyester Flashcards
1
Q
Which polymer is made up of ester?
A
Polyester
2
Q
What are the two famous polyesters?
A
Terylene and PET
3
Q
What are the properties of terylene?
A
Wrinkle resistant Strong Durable Unreactive towards chemicals Easily blended with other fibres Ex- Terrycol, terrywool
4
Q
Blends of terylene with 2 fibres
A
Terrycot, Terrywool
5
Q
Fibres used for the formation of aprons and sails for boats?
A
Terylene
6
Q
What are the properties of PET?
A
Colorless
Transparent
Shatterproof
Easily Recycable
7
Q
What is PET used to make?
A
PET bottles and jars