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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester | + | A [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester%20fiber polyester fiber] made from polyethylene benzoate that has the feel of natural silk. Benzoate polyester is resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvent. It can be dyed with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=disperse%20dye disperse] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=azo%20dye azo] dyestuffs. Benzoate has good durability and wrinkle resistance. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Berlin yarn; German wool; Berlijnse wolwerk (Ned); | + | Berlin yarn; German wool; Berlijnse wolwerk (Ned);poliéster de benzoato (Esp.);; benzoate fiber; A-Tell; |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986 |
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
Revision as of 06:52, 24 July 2013
Description
A polyester fiber made from polyethylene benzoate that has the feel of natural silk. Benzoate polyester is resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvent. It can be dyed with disperse or azo dyestuffs. Benzoate has good durability and wrinkle resistance.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Berlin yarn; German wool; Berlijnse wolwerk (Ned);poliéster de benzoato (Esp.);; benzoate fiber; A-Tell;
Other Properties
Good resistance to acids, alkalis and organic solvents. Tenacity = 4.0-5.3 g/denier Elongation = 15-25% Moisture regain = 0.4% Cross section = trilobal
| Melting Point | 225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.34 |
Additional Information
M. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt Reinhold & Winston, Fort Worth, 1986, p. 135
Authority
- Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996