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What is a polyester fabric?

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Polyester fabrics and fibers are extremely strong. Polyester is very durable: resistant to most chemicals, stretching and shrinking, wrinkle resistant, mildew and abrasion resistant. Polyester is hydrophobic in nature and quick drying. It can be used for insulation by manufacturing hollow fibers. read more

Stretching polyester fabric Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). read more

Polyester Properties. Being a fiber derived from oil, polyester is water-repellent, and therefore not absorbent. The moisture regain is only 0.4% at standard temperature and humidity conditions. For this reason polyester fabrics do not absorb sweat and can give one a moist, warm, clammy feel. read more

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