POLYESTER FIBRE

PO LYESTER FIBER Polyester is a synthetic fibre made from petroleum-based chemicals. Its name is shortened to represent a synthetic man-made polymer and is commonly known as a PET (polyethylene terephthalate). Polyester has a long history, dating back to the early 1900s. However, it wasn’t until the 1950s that it became widely used in textiles It’s created by combining long chains of synthetic polymers to form a fibre that is typically used to make clothing, upholstery, and carpeting. In the 1970s’, polyester was marketed as a miracle fabric that was wearable for over 65 days straight without ironing whilst still looking presentable. polyester is one of the most common fabrics in the world and has many great qualities. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING PROCESS The procedure of creating polyester filament begins with the reaction of ethylene glycol with dimethyl terephthalate at extensive heat. This composition results in a monomer. Further ...