Each of the fiber types has its unique properties.Based on these properties we decide the usage of a particular type of fiber for a specific use.For example,Nylon is a synthetic fiber, known for its strength, elasticity, toughness, and resistance to abrasion, has commercial applications including clothing and carpeting.Cotton fiber consist of a single long tubular cell. Its length is about 1200-1500 times than its breadth. used for making clothes.It has wide variety of use in Apparel industry to

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Key Properties Determined by Polymer Composition and Structure

Composition And Structure
Melting Point
Modulus
Elasticity and recovery from strain
Tensile strength
Density
Moisture absorption
Dye-ability
comfort

General Properties of Textile Fibers

Aesthetics	Durablility	Comfort	Safety
Properties relating to visual effects as well as those perceived by touch	Properties relating to resistance to wear and destruction in use	Properties relating to physical comfort	Properties relating to danger or risk of injury
Flexibility Hand Luster Pilling Resiliency Specific gravity Thermoplasticity	Abrasion resistance Chemical effects Environmental conditions Strength	Absorbency Cover Elasticity Wicking	Flammability

Specific Characteristics of Textile Fibers

	specific Gravity	Tenacity (gpd)	Tenacity (wet)(gpd)	Moisture Regain (%)	Elongation (%)	Softening Melting Point (F)
Cotton	1.5-1.55	3.0-4.9	3.3-6.4	7-8	3-7	None
Acetate	1.32	1.3-1.5	1.2-1.4	6	23-24	(s)400-445F(m)500F
Acrylic	1.16-1.18	2.0-3.6	1.6-2.9	1.5 -2.5	35-39	(sM20'F
Glass	2.50-2.55	9.6-19.9	6.7-19.9	NONE	3.1-5.3	(s)135O-156OF
Polyester	1.38	2.2 -6.6	2.2 -6.6	0.4-0.8	12-67	(s)445'F (m)482'F
R.LIYOI1, HT	1.50-1.53	3.0-5.7	1.9-4.3	13	9-26	DNM 350400°F Decomposes
Wool	1.3 1	1 -1.5		16	30-40	DNM 310-350'F Decomposes
Silk	1.25	3-5		11	25	DNM 350-450F

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Properties essential to make a Fiber.

Each fibre has particular properties which help us to decide which particular fibre should be used to suite a particular requirement. Certain fibre properties increase its value and desirability in its intended end-use but are not necessary properties essential to make a fibre. Thus it is very essential to know the individual aspects and specific properties of each kind of fibre.

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Physical classification of Fibers

Fibers are broadly classified into Filament yarns and Staple Yarns on the basis of their physical structure.Filament yarns are measured in yards or meters.

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Definite qualities required by fiber

Key Properties Determined by Polymer Composition and Structure

General Properties of Textile Fibers

Specific Characteristics of Textile Fibers

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