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2. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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   Microfiber fabrics are man-made and frequently used for athletic wear, such as cycling jerseys, because the microfiber material wicks moisture (perspiration) away from the body; subsequent evaporation cools the wearer. Microfiber can be used to make tough, very soft fabric for clothing, often used in skirts, jackets, bathrobes, and swimwear.

3. Ultrasuede - Wikipedia

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   Fabric content ranges from 80% polyester non-woven (100% recycled ultra-microfiber) and 20% non-fibrous polyurethane to 65% polyester and 35% polyurethane, depending on the product line. Ultrasuede feels like natural suede , but it is resistant to stains and discoloration; it can be washed in a washing machine. [ 3 ]

4. PrimaLoft - Wikipedia

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   The yarn is 100% polyester or a blend of 45% polyester fibers and 55% merino wool, and is used in socks, sweaters, base layers, and accessories intended mainly for outdoor wear. [3] In 2010, PrimaLoft was the first maker of branded insulation to be recognized for compliance with the bluesign criteria for environmental effect. [4]

5. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   Textile fibers, threads, yarns and fabrics are measured in a multiplicity of units.. A fiber, a single filament of natural material, such as cotton, linen or wool, or artificial material such as nylon, polyester, metal or mineral fiber, or human-made cellulosic fibre like viscose, Modal, Lyocell or other rayon fiber is measured in terms of linear mass density, the weight of a given length of ...

6. Acrylic fiber - Wikipedia

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   The polymer is formed by free-radical polymerization in aqueous suspension. The fiber is produced by dissolving the polymer in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) or aqueous sodium thiocyanate, metering it through a multi-hole spinneret and coagulating the resultant filaments in an aqueous solution of the same solvent (wet spinning) or evaporating the solvent in a stream of heated ...

7. Coolmax - Wikipedia

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   Coolmax is the brand name for a series of polyester fabrics developed and marketed by The Lycra Company (formerly Dupont Textiles and Interiors then Invista).. Coolmax is marketed as "moisture-wicking" and "breathable".