Acrylic Properties and Uses

Acrylic

Acrylic fibre also called Orion and Acrylon, closely resemble wool. Acrylic is a synthetic fibre. Acrylic fibre is made from a chemical called 'acrylonitrile' by the process of polymerisation.

Due to its wool-like feel, acrylic fibre is often used as a substitute for wool.

The wool obtained from natural sources (like sheep) is quite expensive. Acrylic offers a less expensive alternative to natural wool. So, the clothes made from acrylic are relatively cheaper but more durable than those made from natural wool.

Many of the sweaters which the people wear in winter, and the shawls and blankets which people use, are actually not made from natural wool, though they appear to be made from wool. They are made from synthetic fibre called acrylic.

Acrylic fibre is used for making sweater shawls, blankets, jackets, sportswear, socks, furnishing fabrics, carpets and as lining for boots and gloves.

Acrylic fibers are synthetic fibers made from a polymer (polyacrylonitrile) .

These fibres are mainly consist of 85 % acrylonitrile monomer. Typical other monomers are vinyl acetate or methyl acrylate.

Properties :-

Acrylic is lightweight, soft and warm with a wool-like feel.

Acrylic retains its shape, resists shrinkage and wrinkles. It can be dyed very well.

Acrylic fibres are strong and durable.

Acrylic absorbs very little water so it has 'quick-dry' quality. Acrylic fibres are resistant to moths and most chemicals.

It is resistant to moths and chemicals.

They are resistant to weathering.

Uses :-

It is used for making thread for knitting sweaters.

They are also used to make wool like in blankets and shawls, which are very light and warm

Acrylic is extremely strong. If it breaks or gets damaged, it will not shelter.

Acrylic fibre is used for making sweater shawls, blankets, jackets, sportswear, socks, furnishing fabrics, carpets and as lining for boots and gloves.

Sample Questions

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Question : 1

____________ fibre resembles the wool in the looks and qualities.
A. Nylon	B. Rayon	C. Acrylic	D. None of these
Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct ? (a) Acrylic fibre is made from a chemical called 'acrylonitrile' by the process of polymerisation. (b) Acrylic fibers are natural fibers made from a polymer (polyacrylonitrile) . (c) Acrylic fibre is used for making sweater shawls, blankets, jackets, sportswear, socks, furnishing fabrics, carpets and as lining for boots and gloves.
A. Only (a) and (b) is correct .	B. Only (b) and (c) is correct .	C. Only (a) and (c) is correct .	D. All of these .
Right Option : C
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