How are polyamide and polyester fabrics different?

A polyester is hydrophobic, meaning that it resists water, resulting in less water being absorbed by it. It also dries faster. Since a soaked garment tends to absorb more heat from the body to dry, this means that polyamide fabrics have poor insulating properties, and are not ideal for winter wear. read more

Polyamide fabrics tend to have a better feel, because they have softer and more flexible fibers, though they produce more static. This softness was because they were initially designed as an alternative for silk. This high strength-flexibility combo drives up their cost. Polyester fabrics have a rough feel, though they are more lightweight. read more

The differences between polyester vs. polyamide (such as nylon), two of the most popular synthetic fabrics, are given below. History Nylon, a type of polyamide, was first used during the Second World War to make ropes and parachutes for soldiers, and wasn't available for general use. read more

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