Tina Fu8 How to choose perfect synthetic textiles for your dream interiors?
Synthetic fabrics are made from chemicals. The commonly used man-made fabrics are nylon, rayon, polyester, spandex, acrylic, olefin and acetate. They are more durable than natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool and silk. They are widely used in upholstery and window dressing treatment.
Nylon
Nylon is a polymer. It has excellent strength, abrasion resistance and elastic recovery, which is the most cost-effective fabric. It comes in a wide variety of stretch fabrics. It is commonly used in carpets.
Pros:
Durability. Nylon sheets are very durable as it is wrinkle-free.
Stretch and elasticity
Abrasion resistance
Heat and water resistance
Static resistance
Soft to touch. Nylon bedding is very soft, keeping you warm and comfortable during cold weather.
Easy maintenance. Any liquid or oily spill can be easily removed with a quick washing.
Cons:
Pricey. It sits at a higher price compared with other synthetic fabrics.
Pollution. Nylon pollutes the air heavily, so it is not an eco-friendly fabric.
Low burning and melting point.
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Polyester
Polyester is made from polyester yarns or fibres that are derived from petroleum.
Pros:
Heat resistance and thermoplasticity
Light resistance
Chemical resistance
Water absorbency
High strength and elastic recovery
Easy maintenance
Cons:
Susceptible to pilling
Susceptible to get the stain
Not very eco-friendly
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Rayon
Rayon is made from wood chip fibres, which is very cheap.
Pros:
Durable
Cheap
Comfortable
Versatile
Drape well
Easy to dye
Highly absorbent
Cons:
Wrinkly easily
Scratch easily
Not eco-friendly
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Olefin
Olefin is a petroleum-based synthetic fabric. It looks like wool.
Pros:
Highly durable
Resistant to wet conditions
Cons:
Vulnerable to heat, light and oil
Very limited variety
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Acrylic
Acrylic imitates wool.
Pros:
Excellent choice for outdoor furniture
Heat and water resistance
Cons:
Hard to clean
flammable
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Acetate
Acetate is a synthetic fabric, imitating silk,
Pros:
Resistant to humidity
Resistant to wrinkle
Cheap
Cons:
Susceptible to stain and scratch
Not a good choice of daily use.
