Advantages and disadvantages of olefin fabric

  Olefin fabric refers to synthetic fibers composed of linear macromolecules polymerized by olefins. Olefin is a man-made fiber whose fiber formation is a long-chain synthetic polymer. This polymer is composed of at least 85% by weight of ethylene, propylene or other olefin monomers, but it is amorphous (non-crystalline) Except for polyolefins of rubber fibers, olefin fabrics have a rod-like structure with a smooth surface.

  Olefin fabric is a light fiber with high strength and good wear resistance. This fiber also has strong resistance to sunlight and weather. Olefin fabric is almost completely hydrophobic (moisture regain is only 0.1), stains can be easily removed, making this fiber can be used for indoor / outdoor carpets, bathroom and kitchen carpets and interior decorations. Olefin fabrics can be washed and dry cleaned. Although this fiber is a hydrophobic fiber, it has excellent wicking when it is very thin, and at the same time, it has excellent resilience performance.

 Because this fiber has almost completely hydrophobic properties, it is not conducive to making most clothes. When olefin fabric is mixed with other fibers, its hydrophobicity and wicking make it suitable for sportswear fabrics and other high-performance Use the actual component of the fabric. Olefin fabrics sometimes generate static electricity and pilling. It must be ironed, machine washed and dried at a low temperature (about 150 ° F, ie 65 ° C) because the softening point of this fiber is very low.