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Artifical
fibres are produced from natural products, such as cellulose and proteins.
These substances, through chemical procedures, are made soluble and the
resulting solutions, filtered through very small holes, are collected in a
coagulate bath which reverts to the initial substance in the form of
threads of varying length. The beginning of the artifical fibre industry
goes back to 1984, when, in France, a company was established for the
production of fibres through the process of thread production and
coagulation, in the form of threads, of solutions dense in nitrocellulose.
These threads were called artifical silk because, despite the
different properties, they had the same shine as silk. Then research was
made into the production of artifical fibres from animal proteins (milk)
and vegetable (soia). In the clothing sector the most widely used fibres
are viscose, acetate and bemberg.
Artifical Fibre
Traits
Not very
resistant, can be dyed very easily but tend to lose colour. Crease easily
and if they haven't undergone special treatments can shrink or lose shape.
Retain body heat and are not very absorbent: consequently, unsuitable for
the production of summer clothes. These fabrics have a silk appearance,
shape very well and are therefore ideal in the production of drapery. Can
be used for lingerie, suits, blouses and lining.
How to treat
artifical fibre garments
Normally
dry cleaned. Some garments can be hand-washed with neutral detergents or
in the washing machine in the appropriate cycle, following the
instructions on the label. Natural fibre garments ought to be ironed at a
low temperature; high temperatures alter them and in some cases cause them
to melt.
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Textile
fibres
Internat.
fibres
