Antron

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Cross section of Antron fiber

Description

[DuPont] A registered trademark for a strong, lightweight fiber nylon fiber. Antron was introduced in 1960. The bulked continuous filament fiber is a durable, resilient, soil-resistant and readily dyed. Antron is used for upholstery, draperies, and carpets. The carpet fibers are treated with a DuraTech fluorochemical application for added soil resistance.

Other Properties

Microscopic cross cetion shows 4-hole filament design.

Antron

Additional Information

DuPont: Antron Website

Comparisons

Properties of Synthetic Fibers

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Authority

• Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Rosalie Rosso King, Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985

• Random House, Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997