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    Synthetic fibres are created through an extrusion process where polymer materials are forced through holes and spun into threads. They have specific properties like being heat resistant, chemical resistant, and low moisture absorbency. The most common synthetic fibres are nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefins which account for about 98% of production. Nylon was the first synthetic fibre introduced as a replacement for silk during World War 2 rationing.

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    Synthetic fibres are created through an extrusion process where polymer materials are forced through holes and spun into threads. They have specific properties like being heat resistant, chemical resistant, and low moisture absorbency. The most common synthetic fibres are nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefins which account for about 98% of production. Nylon was the first synthetic fibre introduced as a replacement for silk during World War 2 rationing.

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    Synthetic fibres are created through an extrusion process where polymer materials are forced through holes and spun into threads. They have specific properties like being heat resistant, chemical resistant, and low moisture absorbency. The most common synthetic fibres are nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefins which account for about 98% of production. Nylon was the first synthetic fibre introduced as a replacement for silk during World War 2 rationing.

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    REPORT ON SYNTHETIC INDUSTRY

    Synthetic fibres are the result of extensive research by scientists to improve on naturally occurring animal and plant fibres. In general, synthetic fibres are created by forcing, usually through extrusion, fibre forming materials through holes (called spinnerets) into the air, forming a thread. Before synthetic fibres were developed, artificially manufactured fibres. fibres were made from cellulose, which comes from plants. These fibres are called cellulose

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    Synthetic fibres are made from synthesized polymers or small molecules. The compounds that are used to make these fibres come from raw materials such as petroleum based chemicals or petrochemicals. These materials are polymerized into a long, linear chemical that bond two adjacent carbon atoms. Differing chemical compounds will be used to produce different types of fibres. Although there are several different synthetic fibres, they generally have the same common properties. Generally, they are known for being:

    Heat-sensitive Resistant to most chemicals Resistant to insects, fungi and rot. Low moisture absorbency Electrostatic Flame resistant Density or specific gravity May pill easily Low melting temperature Often less expensive than natural fibres. Easy to wash and maintain.

    ADVANTAGES

    Synthetic fibres do not depend either on an agricultural crop or on animal farming. They are generally cheaper than natural fibre.

    Synthetic fibres possess unique characteristics which make them popular dress material. They dry up quickly, are durable, readily available and easy to maintain. More stain resistant than natural fibres

    DISADVANTAGES

    Synthetic fibres burn more readily than natural Prone to heat damage, they melt relatively easily Prone to damage by hot washing More electrostatic charge is generated by rubbing than with natural fibres

    There are several methods of manufacturing synthetic fibres but the most common is the Melt-Spinning Process. It involves heating the fibre until it begins to melt, then you must draw out the melt with tweezers as quickly as possible. The next step would be to draw the molecules by aligning them in a parallel arrangement. This brings the fibres closer together and allows them to crystallize and orient. Lastly, is Heat-Setting. This utilizes heat to permeate the shape/dimensions of the fabrics made from heat-sensitive fibres.

    Synthetic fibres account for about half of all fibre usage, with applications in every field of fiber and textile technology. Although many classes of fibre 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 present by volume of synthetic fibre production, with polyester alone accounting for around 60 per cent.

    HISTORY
    The first artificial fibre, known as artificial silk, became known as viscose around 1894, and finally rayon in 1924. A similar product known as cellulose acetate was discovered in 1865. Rayon and acetate are both artificial fibres, but not truly synthetic, being made from wood. Although these artificial fibres were discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, successful modern manufacture began much later (see the dates below). Nylon, the first synthetic fibre, made its debut in the United States as a replacement for silk, just in time for World War II rationing. Its novel use as a material for women's stockings overshadowed more practical uses, such as a replacement for the silk in parachutes and other military uses.

    Common synthetic fibres include:


    Nylon (1931) Mod acrylic (1949)

    Olefin (1949) Acrylic (1950) Polyester (1953) Carbon fibre (1958)

    Specialty synthetic fibres include:


    Vinson (1939) Saran (1941) Spandex (1959) Vineland (1939) Aramids (1961) - known as Nome, Kevlar and Tarpon Modal (1960's) Dynamo/Spectra (1979) PBI (Polybenzimidazole fibre) (1983)

    Other synthetic materials used in fibres include:

    Acrylonitrile rubber (1930)

    Modern fibres that are made from older artificial materials include:

    Glass fibre (1938) is used for:


    industrial, automotive, and home insulation (glass wool) reinforcement of composite materials (glass-reinforced plastic, glass fibre reinforced concrete) specialty papers in battery separators and filtration

    Metallic fibre (1946) is used for: adding metallic properties to clothing for the purpose of fashion (usually made with composite plastic and metal foils) elimination and prevention of static charge build-up conducting electricity to transmit information conduction of heat

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