Synthetic Fibers
Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers

Acrylic fibers have characteristics most similar to those of wool fibers. They are soft and light fibers having light and warm tactile feeling to the human skin. Acrylic fibers are widely used, making the most of their characteristics, for knitted products such as sweater and jersey; bedding textiles such as blankets and Pile sheets; and carpets for home-uses. In addition, rag animals and western wigs are the products making use of acrylic fibers.
Acrylic fibers are manufactured in a wide variety of characteristics such as those lustered, delustered, with soft tactile feeling, and with rigid tactile feeling. There are many other types of acrylic modified fibers such as animal-like fibers with oval cross-section, thermal resistant fibers, anti-pilling fibers, antibacterial and deodorant fibers, and anti-static fibers.
Acrylic fibers are manufactured in staple fibers, almost with a wet spinning process. However some fibers are manufactured with a dry spinning process. Such dry spun fibers have different fabric hand from that of wet spun fibers and are developing in a variety of new end-uses. Light/soft feeling, a characteristic among features of acrylic fibers, is referred to as bulkiness. Bulky spun yarns, difficult to spin other fibers, are available. A variety of yarns blended with other types of fibers such as cotton and wool fibers are manufactured to make use of characteristics of each type of fibers.
Filament yarns of acrylic fibers are also available. Since the filament yarns have luster and tactile feeling, they are used for silk-like knitted products. In addition, they are used for accessories for Japanese dresses and the field of silk products thanks to the non-yellowing. For information, acrylic fibers include acrylic fibers themselves and modacrylic fibers. Those fibers which contain (not less than 85%) acrylonitrile molecule as main component are “acrylic” fibers. On the other hand, those fibers which contain 35-85% acrylonitrile molecule are “modacrylic” fibers. Since modacrylic fibers are copolymerized with vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride, they are flame retardant. They are used for curtains and wigs.

END-USES

FOR CLOTHING

Sweaters, Women’s and Children’s Wear, Sports Wear, Socks, Knitted Underwear, Pajamas, Gloves, etc.

FOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND BEDDING

Carpets, A Variety of Rugs, Upholstery, Cushions, Blankets, Pile Sheets, etc.

FOR INDUSTRIAL USES

Felts for Paper Making, Filter Cloth, Alternative Asbestos, Tents, Sheet, etc.

FOR OTHER USES

Rag Doll, Toys, Auxiliary Tapes for Bags, Braids, Cloth for Bags, Wigs, etc.

FEATURES

  1. 1. Lighter than wool fibers, and fabric hand with bulkiness.
  2. 2. Superior in warm retention, light and warm.
  3. 3. Superior in elastic recovery, and resistant to crease.
  4. 4. Excellent in color development and can be dyed in desired color.
  5. 5. Little affected by sunlight.
  6. 6. Resistant to chemicals and cannot be attacked by molds and insects.
  7. 7. Thermoplastic

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

In the laundering of knitted products, care should be taken not to deform the shape. In particular, wash bulky knitted products with hands, fully squeeze with bath towel, and screen dry in a well ventilated place. Thus the bulky knitted products dry fast without deformation.
If the products is directly ironed at a high temperature, the product may damage its fabric hand or may shrink with heating. The products should be ironed with a floating steam iron to restore the shape.
Since products of acrylic fibers are particularly sensitive to heat, avoid to use a tumble dryer (hot air dryer). To iron the products, iron with an iron cloth at a low temperature.

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