Recent Posts
- Manmade Textiles
Chemical Properties of Polyester
Polyester, particularly poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), is a condensation polymer containing ester linkages in its main chain. These ester groups determine…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Physical Properties of Polyester Fibre: Complete Table and Explanation
Polyester is one of the most important synthetic fibres used in the textile industry. It is widely used for apparel,…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Manufacturing of Polyester Using TA Route: Process and Reactions
Polyester fibre is produced mainly from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In the TA or PTA route, PET is manufactured directly from…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Manufacturing of Polyester Using DMT Route: Process, Reactions and PET Production
What happens when dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is mixed with monoethylene glycol (MEG)? It does not immediately become polyester fibre. First,…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Why Terephthalic Acid (TA/TPA) is the preferred manufacturing route for Polyester compared to Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT)?
Based on key operational data and polymer reaction engineering principles, here is why Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is the preferred…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Die Swell in Melt Spinning | Flow Instabilities Part 1
What is Die Swell? When a polymer is pushed through a spinneret (a tool with small holes) under pressure, part…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Benefits and Drawbacks of Textured Yarns
Textured yarns are valued for their bulk, elasticity, enhanced cover, drape, warmth, versatility, visual appeal, reduced wrinkling, and moisture management.…
Read More » - Manmade Textiles
Classification of Textured Yarns
Textured yarns can be classified by their bulk and elastic recovery into stretched, modified stretched, and bulked yarns, each produced…
Read More »
