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Common synthetic fibers include:


Specialty synthetic fibers include:




Modern fibers that are made from older artificial materials include:

  • Glass Fiber is used for:

  • --- industrial, automotive, and home insulation ( Fiberglass )

  • --- reinforcement of composite and plastics

  • --- specialty papers in battery separators and filtration

  • Metallic Fiber (1946) is used for:

  • --- adding metallic properties to clothing for the purpose of fashion (usually made with composite plastic and metal foils)

  • --- elimination and prevention of static charge build-up

  • --- conducting electricity to transmit information

  • --- conduction of heat



REFERENCES

  • The original source of this article and much of the synthetic fiber articles (copied with permission) is Whole Earth magazine, No. 90, Summer 1997. www.wholeearth.com



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