Manufactured or Man Made Fabrics

MANUFACTURED OR MAN MADE FABRICS

Man-made fabrics are  made of filaments extruded as liquid and formed into various fibers. As the fibers are made from liquid they are  colored before they are converted into filament. Due to this reason it’s very difficult to dye after the fiber is woven into a fabric.

Acrylic :- It is a lightweight, soft, springy and luxurious fabric. This fabric is washable, dries very quickly and draws moisture away from the body. It does not absorb heat.

Modacrylic is a fabric derived from acrylic and is more flame resistant than acrylic.

Acetate:- acetate is a man made wrinkle free fabric. Its  fibers are not  so strong but can be  extruded into fibers of different diameters and woven in to luxurious fabrics. Acetate fibers do not shrink. They also do not absorb moisture and dry very fast.

Tri acetate:- It is a man made fabric derived from acetate. It is easier to take care of its fabric. Care should be taken with perfumes , nail remover, alcohol, nail polish etc as these substances may melt acetate and triacetate fibers.

Latex:- It is a manmade  fabric derived from latex. It has a special elastic property. It is used other fibers to create fabrics such as spandex etc. Latex loses its elasticity after repeated washing and drying

Spandex:- It is a derivative of latex. It is more resistant to washing perspiration and heat than latex. It has a very good elastic property. It is used in foundation garments and hosiery.

Polyester :- Polyester is another strong manmade fiber. It is wrinkle free and melts at a medium temperature, So strong ironing should be avoided. Polyester is used in fiberfill in pillows etc. Blends  of polyester gives cotton a permanent press property. It is also used in making blouses.

Nylon:- Nylon is one of the most used fabrics in our day-to-day life. It is used in hosiery items, making parachutes, tiers etc. Nylon is used for making nets used for bridal veils etc. Nylon is a strong fiber. It is elastic, responsive to heat setting resistant. Nylon does not absorb moisture and dries very quickly. Perspiration and chemicals does not weaken its fibers  nor dirt clings to its fibers. It should not be strongly ironed as it melts at high temperature

Rayon: - Rayon is also a strong man made fiber. It is a good absorbent and has many properties of natural fibers. It is formed from cellulose. It does not melt but burns at high temperature. Rayon stretches when wet and shrinks when washed. It wrinkles very easily. Rayon drapes well and has a smooth and bulky surface.

Viscose Rayon ( Fibranne ):- It is a type of wrinkle free rayon. Viscose rayon can be blended with other fibers into heavy or light materials.