Properties of Triacetate

Triacetate lends its own distinctive properties to different finished products. Some of the properties are:

• Strength: Triacetate is not a very strong fiber. It has poor abrasion resistance and therefore not used for garments.
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• Elasticity: The fiber can be stretched about the same as acetate, it has limited elasticity and is much less elastic than silk.
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• Resilience: It is the most resilient of the man made cellulosic fibers. It has excellent shape retentive properties. The fiber does not wrinkle easily.
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• Absorbency: The fiber is less absorbent than acetate. It is used in fabrics that require water repellency.
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• Heat Conductivity: The fiber has a high rate of heat conductivity. It is warmer than cotton, linen and rayon.