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advantage of being colorfast. Since Olefin has a low melting point, textiles can be thermally bonded. The fibers have the lowest static of all manufactured fibers and a medium luster. One of the most important properties of olefin is its strength. It keeps its strength in wet or dry conditions and is very resilient. The fiber can be produced for strength of different properties.
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lukewarm water, detergent, and bleach can be used to remove such stains. Olefin fiber has a low melting point (around 225 to 335 °F (107 to 168 °C), depending on the polymer's grade) so care must be taken to iron these at a low temperature, as to prevent melting. Items such as outdoor carpets and other fabrics can be hosed off. Olefin is easy to recycle.
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The second type, polypropylene, is a three-dimensional structure with a backbone of carbon atoms. Methyl groups protrude from this backbone. Stereoselective polymerization orders these methyl groups to the same spatial placement. This creates a crystalline polypropylene polymer. The fibers made with
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Olefin fibers have great bulk and cover while having low specific gravity. This means “Warmth without the weight.” The fibers have low moisture absorption, but they can wick moisture and dry quickly. Olefin is abrasion, stain, sunlight, fire, and chemical resistant. It does not dye well, but has the
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When dry-cleaned, many dry-cleaning solvents can swell Olefin fibers. Since Olefin dries quickly, line drying and low tumble drying with little or no heat is recommended. Since Olefin is not absorbent, waterborne stains do not present a problem. However, oily stains are difficult to remove, though
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Olefin can be used by itself or in blends for indoor and outdoor carpets, carpet tiles, and carpet backing. The fiber can also be used in upholstery, draperies, wall coverings, slipcovers, and floor coverings. It is often used in basements due to its quick-drying and mold-resistant properties.
172:(FiberVisions). Other U.S. olefin fiber producers include Asota; American Fibers and Yarns Co; American Synthetic Fiber, LLC; Color-Fi; FiberVisions; Foss Manufacturing Co., LLC; Drake Extrusion; Filament Fiber Technology, Inc.; TenCate Geosynthetics; Universal Fiber Systems LLC.
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High pressure production, which uses ten tons per square inch, creates a film for molded materials. Low pressure production uses a low temperature with a catalyst and hydrocarbon solvent. This process is less expensive and produces a polyethylene polymer more for textile use.
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successfully formulated olefin suitable for more textile applications. Both Natta and Karl
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There are two types of polymers that can be used in olefin fibers. The first, polyethylene, is a simple linear structure with repeating units. These fibers are used mainly for ropes, twines and utility fabrics.
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419:"What Exactly is Olefin Fabric?"
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878:Regenerated
822:Spider silk
333:Elastolefin
237:Polar Guard
1126:Categories
1027:Modacrylic
1022:Microfiber
939:Triacetate
891:Milk fiber
757:Camel hair
689:Lotus silk
550:The Spruce
339:References
304:Industrial
296:Automotive
267:Thinsulate
198:Sontara –
43:, such as
41:polyolefin
1042:Polyester
914:Diacetate
869:Synthetic
772:Chiengora
488:April 24,
200:Spunlaced
123:spinneret
105:propylene
1101:Category
1010:Technora
972:Metallic
855:Asbestos
797:Pashmina
762:Cashmere
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531:Textiles
514:March 6,
460:June 20,
428:March 6,
367:June 21,
322:See also
147:Chemical
138:Physical
101:ethylene
1111:Commons
1069:Vinylon
1064:Vectran
1059:Spandex
990:Acrylic
982:Polymer
949:Mineral
929:Piñatex
919:Lyocell
909:Acetate
847:Mineral
777:Guanaco
627:Bagasse
605:Natural
401:Textile
279:Apparel
246:Superba
58:History
1074:Vinyon
1052:UHMWPE
1037:Olefin
1005:Kevlar
1000:Twaron
995:Aramid
967:Basalt
962:Carbon
832:Vicuña
817:Tendon
807:Rabbit
802:Qiviut
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767:Catgut
752:Byssus
747:Angora
742:Alpaca
734:Animal
714:Rattan
704:Raffia
647:Cotton
632:Bamboo
597:Fibers
328:Alkene
243:Serene
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1032:Nylon
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957:Glass
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924:Modal
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719:Sisal
709:Ramie
684:Kenaf
679:Kapok
662:Linen
652:Fique
637:BashĹŤ
622:Abacá
614:Plant
212:Tyvek
63:Italy
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782:Hair
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657:Flax
642:Coir
557:2020
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