Synthetic Fibres
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Who Made Synthetic Fibers?
- Sir Joseph Swan
- Drawn from a cellulose liquid
Sir Joseph Swan invented the first synthetic fiber in the early 1880s.
His fiber was drawn from a cellulose liquid, formed by chemically modifying the fiber contained in tree bark.
His fiber was drawn from a cellulose liquid, formed by chemically modifying the fiber contained in tree bark.
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When Were Synthetic Fibers Made?
- Early 1880s
- The first successful process was developed in 1894
Early 1880s
The first successful process was developed in 1894 by English chemist Charles Frederick Cross, and his collaborators Edward John Bevan and Clayton Beadle.
The first successful process was developed in 1894 by English chemist Charles Frederick Cross, and his collaborators Edward John Bevan and Clayton Beadle.
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Advantages
- More durable than most natural fibers
- Consumer-friendly functions
- Environmental footprint of many synthetic fibers is lower
A great advantage of synthetic fibers is that they are more durable than most natural fibers.
In addition, many synthetic fibers offer consumer-friendly functions such as stretching, waterproofing and stain resistance.
Although synthetic fiber production does involve some carbon emissions, the environmental footprint of many fibers is much lower in comparison to natural fibers.
In addition, many synthetic fibers offer consumer-friendly functions such as stretching, waterproofing and stain resistance.
Although synthetic fiber production does involve some carbon emissions, the environmental footprint of many fibers is much lower in comparison to natural fibers.
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Disadvantages
- Synthetic fibers burn more readily than natural.
- Melt relatively easily.
- Not skin friendly, so uncomfortable for long wearing.
- Allergenic to some people
- Non-biodegradable
Most of synthetic fibers disadvantages are related to their low melting temperature:
Synthetic fibers burn more readily than natural fibers.
Prone to heat damage, so they melt relatively easily.
Not skin friendly, so uncomfortable for long wearing.
Allergenic to some people.
Non-biodegradable in comparison to natural fibres.
Synthetic fibers burn more readily than natural fibers.
Prone to heat damage, so they melt relatively easily.
Not skin friendly, so uncomfortable for long wearing.
Allergenic to some people.
Non-biodegradable in comparison to natural fibres.
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Examples of Products
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Acrylic
- Polyolefin
Although many classes of fiber based on synthetic polymers have been evaluated as potentially valuable commercial products, four of them - nylon, polyester, acrylic and polyolefin - dominate the market. These four account for approximately 98 percent by volume of synthetic fiber production, with polyester alone accounting for around 60 per cent.
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