Properties of Acrylic

The properties of fabric made from acrylic depends on the type of fiber used, how the materials is knitted or finished. Some of the common properties are:

• Strength: The fiber has moderate strength and is the weakest of all acrylic fibers. It has a good abrasion resistance.
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• Elasticity: Acrylic has less elasticity. The acrylic fiber does not sag and does not lose its shape.
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• Resilience: The fiber has excellent resilience. It does not wrinkle easily and does not lose its shape.
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• Absorbency: The fiber has low absorbency. This gives the fabric the quality to resist stains.
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• Heat Conductivity: Acrylic is not a very good conductor of heat. The warmth can however be increased by blending it with other fibers.