PPSF
has following unique properties :
1. Lowest specific gravity of 0.91 (provides excellent covering).
2. Negligible Moisture absorption (0.05).
3. Provides very warm feel (warmer than wool and acrylic).
4. Fabric containing PPSF wicks away moisture from skin to atomsphere
due to the capillary action.
5. PPSF is resistant to many acids, alkalies and solvents.
6. PPSF is resistant to attack of mildew/moths/insects and a wide range
of bacteria.
7. Not prone to static charge generation.
8. PPSF is dope- dyed in various shades/colours and there will not be
any variation between fibre lots of the same
shade.
9. Not subject to light degradation, if UV Stabilized.
10. Highly resilient fibre.
11. PPSF is available in round cross-section and also in Trilobal shape (for
superior sparkle/luster.)
Typical Fibre Properties:
|
Sl.No.
|
Property
|
2.5
Denier
|
15
Denier
|
| 1. | Fibre Denier |
2.5
± 0.1
|
15-16
|
| 2. | Fibre Tenacity (gm/denier) |
5.5-6
|
3.3-3.8
|
| 3. | % Oil Pick-up |
0.4-0.5
|
0.5-0.6
|
| 4. | Crimps per cm |
5.4-5.8
|
3.6-4.0
|
Fibre
Applications :
Finer Denier PPSF Denier range of 2.5 to 3 in
Natural white is used for spinning yarns which go into Filter Fabrics. Also,
finer denier PPSF is used in non-woven Geo-Textile and in Hygenic Products.
Other major applications
of finer denier PPSF are in thermal bonded fabrics, thermal insulations, Dref-2
yarns for Filter Cartridges, Blankets, carpet backing yarn etc.
Coarser Denier
PPSF of 10 to 15 Denier is used in floor non-woven carpets, automobile
floor mats etc.
PPSF cut into smaller cut lengths like 6mm, 10mm, and 20mm, are used in
the building construction industry and also in asbestos sheet/pipes.
