ACRYLIC, Synthetic Fiber, Sweater Fabric

ACRYLIC

Prepared By,

ROKIBMS(ACCE,RU)MBA(Operations Management, EWU)

Sr. QA OfficerQTEC DHAKA LAB

AcrylicAcrylic fibers (polyacrylonitrile) are

copolymers of  vinyl acetate and methyl acrylate. The acrylonitrile (-CH2-CH[CN]-)x is usually combined with

small amounts of other chemicals to improve the ability of the resulting fiber to absorb dyes.

Minimum of 85% acrylonitrile in their chemical structure .

Special Properties of Acrylic

Color to Kayastain(Q): RedBurning Properties:

Burns & melts, black smoke. Smell like meat. Hard and brittle black ash.

Moisture Regain: 2%Solubility: 65%KSCN, DMF.Microscopic View:

Glass rod like structure. Slight irregular striations along its length. Variation in diameter.

General Properties of Acrylic

Outstanding wickability & quick drying to move moisture from body surface.

Flexible aesthetics for wool-like, cotton-like, or blended appearance.

Resistant to moths, oil, and chemicals.Dyeable to bright shades with excellent fastness.Superior resistance to sunlight degradation.Easily washed, retains shape.

ACRYLICAdvantages Disadvantages

Lightweight, soft, warm.

Machine washable, quick drying .

Resists shrinkage and wrinkles.

Flexible aesthetics . Resists moths, oil,

chemicals .

Low absorbency . Develops static , and

Pilling. Heat sensitive .

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