Synthetic fibers

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thumb|Ester group (blue) which defines polyesters. This diagram shows just one ester linkage per repeat unit. Polyester is a category of polymers that contain one or two ester linkages in every repeat unit of their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include some naturally occurring chemicals, such as those found in plants and insects. Natural polyesters and a few synthetic ones are biodegradable, but most synthetic polyesters are not. Synthetic polyesters are used extensively in clothing.

material consisting of numerous extremely fine fibers of glass

Kevlar (para-aramid) is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. It is typically spun into ropes or fabric sheets that can be used as such, or as an ingredient in composite material components.

material fibers about 5–10 μm in diameter composed of carbon

thumb|Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling kit|cycling attire comprising a jersey, [[bib shorts and gloves]]

thumb|Rayon is made by dissolving cellulose and then precipitating it into a fiber. One method is shown here using a blue solution of cellulose (Schweizer's reagent|cuprammonium hydroxide used to dissolve) and colorless sulfuric acid to precipitate. The blue color fades from the fiber over time.

chemical compound

artificially manufactured fibres, often based on polymers

polymer

nylon polymer and synthetic fibre

extremely strong and light fiber-reinforced polymer

thumb|right|Spools of aramid yarn destined for body armor thumb|right|Fiberglass–aramid hybrid cloth Aramid, or aromatic polyamide fibers are a class of strong, heat-resistant, synthetic fibers, commonly used in aerospace and military applications - e.g., ballistic-rated body armor fabric and ballistic composites, marine cordage and hull reinforcement - as a substitute for asbestos, and in lightweight consumer items, such as phone cases and tennis rackets.

thumb|Microfiber cloth suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces thumb|Microscopic view of a microfiber cloth

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a synthetic, semicrystalline organic polymer resin, with the linear formula (CH2CHCN)n. Almost all PAN resins are copolymers with acrylonitrile as the main monomer. PAN is used to produce large variety of products including ultra filtration membranes, hollow fibers for reverse osmosis, fibers for textiles, and oxidized PAN fibers. PAN fibers are the chemical precursor of very high-quality carbon fiber. PAN is first thermally oxidized in air at 230 °C to form an oxidized PAN fiber and then carbonized above 1000 °C in inert atmosphere to make carbon fibers fo

synthetic polymer fiber

thumb|upright|Mattress with Lyocell as cover material thumb|upright|Label of a coat containing Tencel (a brand of Lyocell)

thumb|North Korean men wearing uniforms made from vinylon Vinylon, also known as Vinalon (more common in Korean sources), is a synthetic fiber produced from reaction between polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber and formaldehyde. Chemically it is polyvinyl formal (PVF). Vinylon was first developed in Japan in 1939 by , Ri Sung-gi, and H. Kawakami. In North Korea, Ri Sung-gi found a route to produce PVA from domestic anthracite (black coal) and limestone as raw materials. Trial production began in 1954 and in 1961 the massive "Vinylon City" was built in Hamhung, North Korea. Vinylon's widespread usage

polymer

thumb|A firefighter in Toronto, Canada wears a Nomex hood in 2007.

structural fibres spun from melted basalt

regenerated fibre from cellulose dissolved in cuprammonium solution

thumb|Blue Cordura fabric thumb|Product hangtag

any synthetic fiber which resembles silk

chemical compound

thumb|Lurex yarn thumb|upright|Cheryl (singer)|Cheryl Cole wearing a Lurex dress while performing with [[Girls Aloud at Battle Abbey, Hastings]] thumb|upright|African lace made with Lurex

nylon polymer and synthetic fibre

chemical compound

Zylon (IUPAC name: 'poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)') is a trademarked name for a range of thermoset liquid-crystalline polyoxazole. This synthetic polymer material was invented and developed by SRI International in the 1980s and manufactured by Toyobo. In generic usage, the fiber is referred to as PBO.

manufacturing of polymer fibres

thread wholly or partly made from metal

Polybenzimidazole (PBI, short for 'poly[2,2’-(m-phenylen)-5,5’-bisbenzimidazole]') fiber is a synthetic fiber with a very high decomposition temperature. It does not exhibit a melting point, does not readily ignite, and has exceptional thermal and chemical stability. It was first discovered in 1961, by American polymer chemist Carl Shipp Marvel in the pursuit of new materials with superior stability, retention of stiffness, and toughness at elevated temperature. Due to its high stability, polybenzimidazole is used to fabricate high-performance protective apparel such as firefighter's gear, ast

Vectran is a manufactured fiber, spun from a liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) created by Celanese Corporation and now manufactured by Kuraray. Chemically it is an aromatic polyester produced by the polycondensation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and 6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid.

thumb|Structure of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). x= number of units of lactic acid; y= number of units of [[glycolic acid.]] PLGA, PLG, or 'poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid' (CAS: ) is a copolymer which is used in a host of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved therapeutic devices, owing to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. PLGA is synthesized by means of ring-opening co-polymerization of two different monomers: glycolide and lactide, the cyclic dimers (1,4-dioxane-2,5-diones) of glycolic acid and lactic acid, respectively. Polymers can be synthesized as either random or block cop

Thinsulate is a brand of synthetic fiber thermal insulation used in winter clothing. The word is a portmanteau of the words thin and insulate, and is trademarked by 3M. The material is made by the 3M Corporation and was first sold in 1979. It was originally marketed as an inexpensive alternative to down; at the time, 3M claimed it was twice as warm as an equivalent amount of any natural material.

Twaron (a brand name of Teijin Aramid) is a para-aramid, high-performance yarn. It is a heat-resistant fibre, helps in ballistic protection and cut protection. Twaron was developed in the early 1970s by the Dutch company Akzo Nobel's division Enka BV, later Akzo Industrial Fibers. The research name of the para-aramid fibre was originally Fiber X, but it was soon called Arenka. Although the Dutch para-aramid fiber was developed only a short time after DuPont's Kevlar, the introduction of Twaron as a commercial product came much later than Kevlar due to financial problems at the Akzo company in

polyethylene food wrap

Crimplene is a texturised continuous fibre launched in 1959, produced by modifying Terylene. The patent was taken out by Mario Nava of Chesline and Crepes Ltd of Macclesfield, and sold to ICI Fibres. ICI licensed the product to various throwsters. The largest producer was William Tatton of Leek, and the Golborne factory was at one time capable of taking the entire output of ICI's Wilton production of Terylene.

poly(p-dioxanone) structure|thumb|right Polydioxanone (PDO, PDS) or 'poly-p-dioxanone' is a colorless, crystalline, biodegradable synthetic polymer.

A modacrylic is a synthetic copolymer. Modacrylics are soft, strong, resilient and dimensionally stable. They can be easily dyed, show good press and shape retention, and are quick to dry. They have outstanding resistance to chemicals and solvents, are not attacked by moths or mildew, and are nonallergenic. Among their uses are in apparel linings, furlike outerwear, paint-roller covers, scatter rugs, carpets, and work clothing and as hair in wigs.

any synthetic polymer fiber made predominately olefin units