Properties of Acetate

Acetate is a man made fiber having innumerable applications. Its properties makes it useful for manufacturing a vast number of products. Some of the properties are:

• Strength: Acetate is weaker than rayon and is one of the weakest fibers. It has poor abrasion resistance, making it unfit for usage in garments.
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• Elasticity: Acetate is more elastic as compared to rayon. It is less elastic than wool and silk.
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• Resilience: Acetate is more resilient than rayon and thus less wrinkle prone. The fabric turns to its original shape much better than rayon after it is pulled or crumpled.
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• Absorbency: The fiber is not very absorbent. It absorbs less moisture than rayon.
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• Heat Conductivity: Acetate does not have a high rate of heat conductivity. It is used more for linings and other industrial fabrics.