Polyester Fabrics

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Polyester is a very versatile fiber. Fabrics composed of polyester fiber offer the following characteristics:

• Generally low priced compared to those made from high temperature resistance or high modulus fibers.
• A wide range of fiber sizes (deniers) available for fabric development.
  
• Can be heat and chemically treated to accommodate tight specification applications.
  
• Melting point approximately 482°F (295°C).
  
• Tenacity up to 8.5 grams per denier.
  
• Quick-drying and mildew resistant.
  
• Good abrasion resistance.
  
• Polyester is more resistant to stretching and shrinking than nylon.
  
• Relatively hydrophobic, more so than nylon fabrics.
  
• Excellent retention of properties under very low temperature conditions.
  
• Resistant to degradation in acidic environments (pH<7.0).
  
• Significant strength degradation over time with extended UV exposure.
  

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