Polyesters

Polyester From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: , This article may require to meet Wikipedia's . Please if you can. (March 2008) For the 1981 motion picture, see . picture of a bend in a high-surface area polyester with a seven-lobed cross section Polyester (aka ) is a category of which contain the in their main chain. Although there are many forms of polyesters, the term polyester is most commonly used to refer to (PET). Other forms of polyester include the naturally-occurring of as well as polyesters such as and . Polyester may be produced in numerous forms. For example, polyester as a may be heated and processed into different forms and shapes, e.g., fibers, sheets and three-dimensional shapes. While combustible at high temperatures, polyester tends to shrink away from flames and self-extinguishes. Contents Applications Polyester is the most widely used man-made fiber in the world. Woven polyester fabrics are used for apparel and home furnishings. These include bed sheets, bedspreads, curtains and draperies. Polyester fiberfill is also used to stuff pillows, comforters and cushion padding. Polyester fabrics sometimes have a less natural feel when compared to similarly-woven fabrics made from natural fibers, e.g., . However, polyester fabrics may exhibit other advantages over natural fabrics, e.g. improved wrinkle resistance. As a result, polyester fibers are often sp...