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        Angora Rabbit (WA)        


Synthetic Fibers
Organic Inorganic
Natural Synthetic
Cellulose Origin Protein Origin
From Plant From Animals
Viscose (CV) Soybean (SPF) Casein () Acylic (PAN) Glass (GF)
Modal (MD) Alginate (ALG) Polylactic Acid (PLA) Polyethylene (PE) Carbon (CF)
Lyocell (CLY) Corn ()   Polypropylene (PP) Ceramic (GEF)
  Peanut ()   Polyester (PET)  
      Modacrylic (MAC)  
      Elasthane (EL)  
      Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)  
      Polyamide 6 (PA 6)  
      Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6)  
      Aramide (AR)  

Polyethylene


General
It is a thermoplastic polymer which is obtained by polymerization of ethylene gas.
There are four types of fiber by density as low, linear low, medium and high.
It is inexpensive as a raw material and it can be in the form of fiber easily.

Applications
It is used for;
Ropes
Sail-cloth
Insect screen
Protective clothes
Filtration products
Automobile and aeroplane upholstery

Functions
The upper surface of fiber is smooth.

Specifications
Strong
Good elongation
Dielectric
Easily processable
Heat sensitive
Water vapour proof
Resistant to moth
Resistant to acid and bases
High resistant to chemicals
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