Turkish Russian English
Arıteks Logo
Natural Fibers
Organic Inorganic
Plant Animal Rock Metal
Seed Bast Leaf Fruit Hair Wool Silk
Cotton (CO) Flax (LI) Abaca (AB) Coconut (CC) Camel (WK) Wool (WO) Silk (SE) Asbestos (AS) Metal (MTF)
Kapok () Hemp (HA)     Alpaca (WP)   Tussah (ST)    
Akund() Jute (JU)     Lama (WL)        
  Bamboo (BAM)     Angora Mohair (WM)        
        Cashmere (WS)        
        Horse Hair (HS)        
        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)  

Polylactic Acid


General
It is a thermoplastic polymer which is in the group of aliphatic polyesters.
It is obtained by rich in starch plant sources such as corn, sugar cane and wheat.

Applications
It is used for;
Fabrics
Household textiles
Sewing yarns
Floor mats
Edible packaging
Disposable containers
Electronic device cases
Disposable protective clothes

Functions
The surface of fiber is smooth. The specific gravity of fibers 1.25 g/cm³.

Specifications
Brittle
Biodegradable
Compostable
Insoluble in water
Easy to dye
ome > Actuals > Textile Technical Info > Polylactic Acid