-Synthetic fibers
-Synthetic fibers
Synthetic fibers can be used in many shapes or forms, they can be in the long continuous form (filament) or be chopped into shorter lengths (staple fiber) (62) A great range of properties are available from synthetic fibers and the range of fibers used is greater . (4) synthetic fibers include polyester, polyamide, polytetrofuroethylene (PTFE) polypropylene, carbon … etc (13)
-Polyamide (Nylon) fibers
Polyamide fibers were the first synthetic fibers to be produced. Nylon fibers have excellent thermal stability , (63) high decomposition temperature ,(64) quick drying , resistance to light degradation , dyeability , high tear strength (56) high strength stiffness, tough abrasion resistance , and good resistance to chemicals and fungi . (65) Nylon fibers are used in large number of medical textiles where it is non -toxic and therefore non-irritating to the skin , (13) thus medical fabrics from nylon are used in stretch terry sheets, bandage, eye compressors ,medical under wear and plasters .(64)
