Qualities of Apolon

APOLON is PPSF manufactured by melt spinning of isotactic polypropylene resin. It offers unmatched qualities of high abrasion resistance, high tenacity, low density, low moisture absorption, inertness to chemicals, is warmer than wool and resistant to attack by insects and microbes.
Moreover, the fibre technology that goes into APOLON involves downward spinning, low residence time & perfect Denier control. There are absolutely no pollution or environmental hazards from either polymer or fibre production.

PROPERTIES OF APOLON AND OTHER FIBRES

Fibre	Tenacity (g/d)	Sp. gr	Relative Covering Power (Kg) (Amt of fibre reqd. to cover same area)	Modulus of Elasticity	Moisture Absortion (%)	Resiliency (%)	Relative Thermal conductivity (Air = 1)
Apolon (M.T.)	5.0 + +	0.91	1.00	1.8	0.05	280	6.00
Polyester (M.T.)	4.5-5.5	1.38	1.52	1.20	0.4	225	7.0
Nylon	4.7-6.5	1.14	1.26	1.25	4-5	265	7.0
Acrylic	2.5-4.6	1.17	1.30	0.54	1-3	280	8.0
Rayon	2.5-3.1	1.52	1.70	0.80	13	40	11.0
Wool	1.0-1.7	1.33	1.45	0.40	16-18	282	7.30
Cotton	2.5-4.0	1.50	1.65	1.25	8.5	30-85	17.50

Water Vapour transfer (wicking) from skin to outside gives exceptional advantage to PP Fibre in Hygenic products, tracksuits, sportswear, etc.

RESISTANCE OF APOLON AND OTHER FIBRES

Strong Alkalies

Strong Acids

Mildew/
Moths/Insects

Apolon

E = Excellent
G = Good
A = Average
P = Poor
D = Dissolves

Polyester

Nylon

Acrylic

Rayon

Wool

Cotton