The Global Synthetic Textile Fiber Market Continues To Grow Owing To the Increased Demand from Fashion Industries Worldwide Despite the Non-Biodegradability of the Material
Synthetic textile fibers most commonly used in industrial applications are nylon and polyester fibers. Polyester fibers are more commonly known and used in clothing and other apparel. The nylon fibers are less well known and used in home textiles such as bedspreads and throws. Both of these synthetic fibers are usually spun and woven into textiles for industrial, commercial, and household applications. The uses for synthetics are nearly limitless, as they can be processed into almost any shape, size and texture. The disadvantages to synthetic textile fibers are that they are prone to damage from abrasion, heat, moisture, and chemicals. However, most uses are not affected and the outcome is typically better than natural fibers. Natural fibers are more expensive and cannot be processed as easily, but are superior in performance and appearance. Synthetic textiles are good for certain applications such as heavy-duty gloves and other apparel, while natural fibers are more suited to ...