The chemical name of polyester is polyester fiber. It is widely used in the textile market, and clothing made of polyester fabric has been liked by more and more people. But is polyester fabric good? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Such questions can still confuse many people. Today, I will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of polyester fabrics for you, so that you can have a deeper understanding of polyester fabrics.
Polyester is a kind of clothing fabric that we often use. Its chemical name is polyester fiber. It is often used to produce coats, shirts, windbreakers and other clothing.
Classification of polyester fabrics
Polyester fabrics are mainly divided into two categories, namely polyester staple fiber fabrics and polyester filament fabrics.
1. Polyester staple fiber fabrics
| Classification Method | Specific Fabric or Usage |
|---|---|
| By Physical Properties | High, Medium, Low Strength, High Modulus, High Strength High Modulus |
| By Processing Requirements | Cotton Type, Wool Type, Linen Type, Silk Type |
| By Usage | Clothing, Quilting, Decoration, Industrial |
| By Function | Cationic Dyeable, Moisture Absorbent, Flame Retardant, Colored, Anti-Pilling, Anti-Static |
| By Fiber Cross-Section | Bicomponent Fiber, Hollow Fiber |
2. Polyester filament fabrics
| Type | Specific Material |
|---|---|
| Primary Silk | Unstretched Silk, Semi-Oriented Silk, Oriented Silk, High-Oriented Silk |
| Stretch Silk | Stretched Silk, Fully Stretched Silk, Fully Drawn Silk |
| Deformed Silk | Conventional Deformed Silk, Stretch Deformed Silk, Air Deformed Silk |
Features of polyester fabrics
1. Polyester fabrics are very strong and elastic, so the fabric has a strong recovery ability.
2. Heat resistance is also a major feature of polyester fabrics, so polyester is often used to make pleated skirts.
3. Polyester fabrics have good light resistance, and are no worse than natural fiber fabrics. They are not easily damaged after exposure to the sun.
4. Polyester fabrics are resistant to insects and chemical corrosion. When washing, you don't have to deliberately choose a certain type of laundry detergent.
Uses and purchase methods of polyester fabrics
Everyone knows that polyester fabrics are mainly used in the clothing field. In fact, polyester is also gradually playing its role in the industrial field. For example, polyester fabrics are used in building interiors and transportation interiors.
Purchase by warp and weft
1. Warp knitting and weft knitting are two ways of knitting polyester fabrics. The main difference is the different extensibility. If you want to buy clothes with various styles, it is recommended to choose weft knitting, because weft knitted fabrics are generally woven with a variety of colored yarns.
2. Warp knitted polyester fabrics are wear-resistant and rarely pilling, which is more suitable for making pants and skirts.
Advantages of polyester fabrics
1. Polyester is a high-strength fiber. The strength of short fibers is between 2.6 and 5.7 cN/dtex, and that of high-strength fibers is between 5.6 and 8.0 cN/dtex. How high is the strength? Simply put, it is about 20 times higher than viscose fibers.
2. Super elasticity is another advantage of polyester fabrics. The elasticity is comparable to that of wool. After folding or rubbing polyester, it can be quickly restored without leaving any wrinkles. Few fabrics have such high elasticity.
3. Polyester has the best heat resistance among chemical fiber fabrics, and it also has good plasticity. It is suitable for the production of pleated skirts, and the pleats can be well maintained without excessive ironing.
4. The light resistance is also good, and the light resistance exceeds that of natural fibers. The high light resistance allows polyester fabrics to be exposed to the sun.
5. The chemical properties are stable and not easily corroded by acids or alkalis. Clothes can be washed with bleach when they are dirty. Even in a humid environment, polyester fabrics are not easy to mold.
Disadvantages of polyester fabrics
1. Polyester fabrics are not easy to dye, which brings some troubles to fabric dyeing manufacturers.
2. The anti-solubility is poor, and it is easy to break holes when sprayed with substances such as cigarette ash and sparks, so try to avoid activities in such occasions.
3. Because of the poor hygroscopicity, polyester clothes are usually stuffy when worn.
4. Polyester is a synthetic fiber, and synthetic fibers cannot avoid the problem of pilling.
