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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [DuPont] A registered trademark for an [[acrylic_fiber|acrylic fiber]]. In 1950 | + | [DuPont] A registered trademark for an [[acrylic_fiber|acrylic fiber]]. In 1950 Orlon® became the first commercially manufactured acrylic fiber. Orlon® is made from polymerized acrylonitrile. The acrylic resin is dissolved in a solvent, then extruded through spinnerets to produce long, continuous filaments. The smooth, thermoplastic fibers are resistant to wrinkles, chemicals, UV light, weathering, insects, mildew, and moisture. They produce fabrics that are lightweight, soft, durable and fast drying. They are, however, susceptible to heat and will melt or burn. Acrylic fibers are used for carpets, blankets, drapes, outdoor products and apparel such as sweaters, coats, linings, hosiery, dresses, and shirts. DuPont discontinued Orlon fibers in 1990. |
[[File:70 Orlon 200X.jpg|thumb|Orlon]] | [[File:70 Orlon 200X.jpg|thumb|Orlon]] | ||
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== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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File:OrlonTestfabrics.jpg|Infrared spectrum of Orlon acrylic fabric | File:OrlonTestfabrics.jpg|Infrared spectrum of Orlon acrylic fabric | ||
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record == | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 12 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985 |
| − | * | + | * Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.astm.org |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 25 November 2019
Description
[DuPont] A registered trademark for an Acrylic fiber. In 1950 Orlon® became the first commercially manufactured acrylic fiber. Orlon® is made from polymerized acrylonitrile. The acrylic resin is dissolved in a solvent, then extruded through spinnerets to produce long, continuous filaments. The smooth, thermoplastic fibers are resistant to wrinkles, chemicals, UV light, weathering, insects, mildew, and moisture. They produce fabrics that are lightweight, soft, durable and fast drying. They are, however, susceptible to heat and will melt or burn. Acrylic fibers are used for carpets, blankets, drapes, outdoor products and apparel such as sweaters, coats, linings, hosiery, dresses, and shirts. DuPont discontinued Orlon fibers in 1990.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acrylic fiber; DuPont Fiber A
Additional Information
Dupont: History
Comparisons
Properties of Synthetic Fibers
Additional Images
Spun Orlon Type 75 Acrylic
Infrared spectrum of Orlon acrylic fabric
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 12
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
- Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998
- Website address 1 Comment: www.astm.org